Netanyahu is cutting short his visit to the United States and has warned hezbollah will pay a heavy price. Since i was updated about the disaster, i have been holding continuous Security Consultations and i have been directed that our return to israel be brought forward. As soon as i arrived, i will immediately convene the Security Cabinet. I can say that the state of israel will not let this pass in silence. Well, our correspondent injerusalem, mark lowen, has been monitoring events and sent us this report. Siren wails. Shouting. Early evening in the israeli occupied Golan Heights, and the warning of an incoming threat about to become deadly and dangerous. Explosion. A rocket struck a football field, where children and teenagers were playing. Several were killed in the deadliest strike since the Cross Border Fire between Lebanon And Israel began last october. The anguish of Loved Ones at young lives cut short in a conflict that could be about to escalate sharply. Siren wails. A Rocket
The rocket struck the town of majdal shams, home to the arabic speaking druze community. Thousands attended Funerals Today for some of the young victims. Paul adams reports from the town. Through the streets of majdal shams, the coffins came one by one. A town reeling in shock, consumed by collective grief, terrified about what happens next. For months, they feared a disaster, but they never imagined it would take away their children. At the Football Pitch where they all died, moments of silent reflection. Efforts to comprehend the speed of this tragedy. A playground, transformed in an instant into a place ofjagged metal, discarded belongings and, in the corner, the blood of the victims. Were told that a siren sounded just seconds before the rocket landed here and blew the fence right back. And look, just outside the pitch, metres away, theres a bomb shelter. But the children, the children on the pitch, those watching, those on their bikes and scooters, they had no time to react. The m
Proof of vaccinations for indoor dining and other public venues. The Delta Variant sending Case Numbers soaring. 91 of americans now living in areas with high or substantial community spread. But vaccination rates ticking back up nationwide m and developing late tonight, President Biden calling the Surge A largely preventable tragedy. Also breaking out of washington, the White House expected to announce a new Eviction Moratorium to help people struggling in the pandemic. What were learning about the latest plans to help renters stay in their homes. The pentagon put on lockdown. A Police Officer dead, Law Enforcement Shooting and killing a suspect. Late details just coming in. Harrowing moments caught on camera. New Video Showing what first Responders Witness as they arrived at the deadly surfside building collapse. Stranded passengers. In a new wave of Flight Cancellations, one day after widespread groundings nationwide, the latest from spirit and american airlines. And triumphant come
Of the infrastructure that we need. Its a part that some folks wanted to make sure was bipartisan. Thats fine, long negotiations over that. But we still need a lot more. We need child care. People want to go to work, you need roads and bridges. Parents also need child care. We need Home And Community based care. We need to make sure that were fighting back against the Climate Crisis that is bearing down upon us. We want to do an infrastructure package, it has to have that in it. Its time to expand medicare. All these pieces will be wrapped together, and theyre really one big package. Were distanced. You walked in with this. I have mine, ive been wearing my mask as well. I want to talk to you about covid. Are you frustrated that it appears americans are sliding backward despite the vaccine being available . Of course im frustrated. What we would have done a year ago to say there was a vaccine that could protect people, that had nearly 100 effectiveness to keep people from being hospital
Conviction case. Good to have you with us. Health experts and officials across the u. S. Are raising the alarm. The Covid Surge is getting worse. Take a look, the Delta Variant is driving an increase in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from the previous week. Every state is reporting more new infections compared to the previous week. Dr. Anthony fauci said the country has made enough progress that he doesnt foresee any new lockdowns, but theres still a long way to go. I dont think were going to see lockdowns. I think with i have enough of the percentage of people in the country, not enough to crush the outbreak, but i believe enough to not allow us to get to the situation we were in last winter. But things are going to get worse. Concerns about the rapidly spreading Delta Variant appear to be driving a rise in vaccinations across the United States. Vaccination rates have been going up for three weeks now and the average daily rate is the highest its been in almost a month. Right now