Her. Journalism is not a crime and its a proof that russia is determined to stifle independent reporting. Since 2012, Vladimir Putin has used Foreign Agent laws to punish and detain critics, including journalists, and analysts say this indicates russia sees americans as valuable assets to be used in Prisoner Exchanges like when Britteny Griner was exchanged for the merchant of death, arms dealer victor bout. Now Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained for 204 days today. Hes in a High Security Prison In Moscow Awaiting Trial on espionage charges. The u. S. Ambassador to russia visited him on tuesday. The u. S. Embassy, sandra, says even that evan remains in good spirits and is calling for his immediate release. Sandra. Sandra appreciate it, bryan. The State Department as we just heard from them a moment ago is out with a major alert for all americans overseas. Officials now urging all american citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution for potential terrorist attacks. Demon
Israel. Thanks so much for joining us. Lawrence good toe so you, lawrence. Lawrence second hour of fox friends starts right now. Huge Rocket Barrage targeted the city of ashdod. We saw multiple impacts across this heavily populated area. We took cover next to a building but you could see the rockets coming off the gaza strip and slamming into buildings in this community. Ainsley that was our own trey yingst on the ground about 90 minutes ago as hamas fired strikes early this morning toward central israeli. Israeli media now reporting 800 israelis 800 israelis have been killed since the war began. Steve meanwhile, this is a live look at 2 00 in the afternoon in gaza city as smoke is rising from israels air force launching a wide ranging Counter Strike on hamas targets in gaza overnight our time. Brian and thats what trey yingst got up to today. Joining us live on the ground in israel is trey. Trey, whats around you . There is active fighting taking place right now along the border betwe