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The Early Morning assault began with a barrage of rocket fire from gaza just after dawn with explosions heard on the streets of ashkelon. Sderot, which is near gaza, is thought to have been infiltrated by militants. Heres the latest on what we know at this hour. Israels public broadcaster is reporting that after 18 hours, hostages being held in a dining room in kibbutz be eri have been released. Israel has also confirmed that the commander of the nahal brigade, coloneljonathan steinberg, was killed in fighting on saturday. Meanwhile, Major Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights to tel aviv. They include american airlines, air france, lufthansa, emirates, and ryanair, among others. Lets show you live pictures from gaza now. Were hearing that the israeli army has asked residents of seven different areas across the gaza strip which you can see there on your screens to leave th ....
Buildings are made of traditional materials like mud brick, and nearly every one was damaged. Ten people here were killed and the survivors face sleeping out in the Cold Mountain air for a second night. As rescuers dig to find victims, families rush to dig graves. Islamic tradition requires bodies to be buried as soon as possible. In the past few hours, moroccos king, mohammed the sixth, held an emergency cabinet meeting. The government has told local authorities to stockpile tents, food and drinking water. Authorities are also rushing to reinforce the National Stock of blood, and people have been queuing up to make donations. The bbc s nick beake sent this report from marrakech. First, the panic as they run for their lives. Then the chaos as debris rains down and dust consumes the streets. This is marrakesh in the moments after the quake. Late night diners flee their tables. ....