From egypt overnight. This after an initial convoy of 20 trucks the previous day. The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe among Paletsinian Civilans with no access to fresh water, food aid or medicines. Israel tightened its blockade on gaza 15 days ago following an unprecedented massacre of civilians on its territory. The rafah crossing is on the egyptian border, and its the only route into gaza that doesnt border israel. That means its currently the only entry point for aid. Israel is warning its Military Campaign against hamas could last several months. The Israeli Defence forces say the next stage, a widely anticipated ground offensive, would happen soon. With more, heres our correspondent yolanda knell. A sleepless night in gaza. From afar, the flashes of successive israeli air strikes in gaza city as israel steps up its bombing campaign. And amid more and more destruction, and a mounting death toll, the un is warning of a catastrophic humanitarian situation. Ov
Looking a lot drier, and we remain in the warm conditions. I will have all the details later in the programme. Its monday the 9th of october. Good morning. More than 1,000 people have now been killed in israel and gaza after a Massive Attack by hamas militants that began at dawn on saturday. There are reports that israel has struck more than 500 targets in gaza overnight, my more than 125,000 palestinians i displace. President biden has ordered extra military assistance for the israelis, promising them rock solid and unwavering support. Israeli troops are still hunting down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. 0ne down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. One of the worlds most advanced military is taken by surprise by hamas, a military group kept behind barriers that were supposed to stop this happening. Their attack as brutal as it was brazen. Hundreds killed. For israel that has included scores of unarmed civilians as well as soldiers. Already the largest loss of