War could expand toWards the Litany River and last longer than a short term campaign. We are waiting news from that Security Cabinet Meeting in jerusalem which got under way a couple of hours ago, the word is the army is awaiting a signalfrom is the army is awaiting a signal from the government. Let us spike tojon donnison, what do we know of what is being discussed tonight, john, and what sort of instructions might be given to the army . What sort of instructions might be given to the army . Well, the anticipation be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is that be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is that the anticipation is that the instructions to launch some sort of Ground Incursion going to happen, and it could happen really any moment now, certainly within the next few hours, we heard from the Defence Minister earlier today, he was up on the northern Border Meeting troops up there, israel has been reinforcing the num
Central and southern england, strong gusty winds towards the North Sea Coast but towards the North And West turning largely dry, Clear Skies and locally quite a chilly start to the Day Tomorrow for some out towards the North And West. Underneath the Cloud And Rain of course it is mild and this is the position of the low pressure heading through tuesday. Gusty winds towards these eastern facing coasts and some of that brain drifting little further westward at times. I think generally out towards the North And West, down to northern ireland, western scotland, parts of wales and south west england, it is looking dry and temperatures will be rising, 15 17 celsius and the best of the sunshine. Then High Pressure starts to drift down from the north. For all of us, a much better looking Picture Heading to wednesday, thursday and friday but Business As Usual into the weekend. Thanks, elizabeth, and thats bbc news at six. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are goodbye. H
As monday. On Camera Briefing us State Department saying effectively, that line but let us bring you the exact line. Israel is told the operations, limited operations and infrastructure and with lebanon. We have heard from the afp that declaring the northern Border Area of israel is a closed Military Zone and since then, theres a report that a lebanon Army Source says Troops Repositioning after israeli threats of an incursion there. That is the State Of Play as things stand right now. No confirmation of any movement. Lets speak to the former editor in chief of the post. Thank you for coming on the programme. Where do you think the region stands right now . I the region stands right now . I think were in the potential beginning of another stage and some might say an escalation in this conflict has been going on now for nearly a year since october eight when hezbollah began assaulting israel the rockets and drones and also its of explosive devices, antiaging missiles into israel is been
12th place just seven points, their worst start after six matches and primarily history. 0nly Southampton newly promoted have scored fewer goals, would you believe, that Manchester United the season. They desperately need two wins in the next few days. Of course, if that doesnt Happen with an international break Happening, that would give united the time to have a very close look. You saw those glum faces in the directors box yesterday. The director of football, Jason Wilcox as well. The trust at the top of the hierarchy now here at old trafford. When i spoke to Sirjim Ratcliff earlier this year when he first bought that steak and united, the new co owner, he said he was more inclined to change the environment here rather than the manager. While hes done that now. Theres been an overhaul of the executive team, so inevitably, the scrutiny will fall more on the manager. Taking you to america more on the manager. Taking you to america now. More on the manager. Taking you to america now. N
Senior international correspondent has the latest from beirut. Israel waging war from the air in Southern Lebanon today. But there are growing signals that its planning a ground war, perhaps within hours. In beirut, israel has struck near the heart of the city, killing three palestinian militant leaders in this Apartment Block overnight. This attack marks a new moment. Were in the centre of the city here. The area is densely populated. Usually, these streets are full. Theres a major university just around the corner. The War Isnt confined to the hezbollah suburbs now, its right here and all the signs point to escalation. Hezbollah said today there could be a long war, in its first public address since israel killed its leader, hassan nasrallah, on friday. The armed Groups Number two, sheikh naim qassem, said hezbollah i pulled my cousin, his brother and his Sister In Law from the rubble, says mahmoud barakat. He asks god to bring destruction on israel. There was funeral after funeral t