Good evening from jerusalem. Two more hostages have been released by hamas after being taken captive just over two weeks ago. They include yocheved lifshitz, whose family live in north london. Her relatives spoke tonight of their delight at her release. They say have spoken to her and that she is well. Another woman, nourit cooper, has also been released but israel estimates that more than 200 people remain in captivity. Meanwhile officials in gaza say that hundreds more palestinians have been killed in israels intensified bombardment of the territory, many of them in the south, where they fled for safety. 20 more lorries carrying food, water and medical supplies have crossed over the border with egypt but aid agencies say that without deliveries of fuel, their humanitarian work will cease. The air strikes are in response to attacks by hamas, a designated Terrorist Organisation by the uk and other western governments, that killed more than 1,400 israelis. With the latest heres our middle east correspondent lucy williamson. Released by hamas after more than two weeks of capital captivity, nurit cooper and the other hostage were taken out of. No longer hostages, but survivors. Both were kidnapped by hamas gunmen from their homes in nahal oz. This kidnapped by hamas gunmen from their homes in nahal 0z. This was what they lived through. The vision of home they took to gaza, just three miles away. And this was what they lived through there. Israeli airstrikes, more than 300 a day, caught between their army and hamas. Many Palestinian Civilians feel the same. Gazas hamas run government says it israeli strikes killed more than 400 people in a single day. Hope draining from the chance of peace still surfaces in the chance to save a life. Ibrahim from blackpool is trying to leave gaza with his mother and three siblings. Theyve been living here for a year. Building very close to us on our street destroyed. We had to flee the house, fully our flat where we were living and go to khan younis and stay with family members. There was 43 of us staying in one flat. fin stay with family members. There was 43 of us staying in one flat. 43 of us staying in one flat. On the israeli side 43 of us staying in one flat. On the israeli side of 43 of us staying in one flat. On the israeli side of the 43 of us staying in one flat. On the israeli side of the border, 43 of us staying in one flat. On the israeli side of the border, they israeli side of the border, they have already left. In the town of sderot, 90 of residents have already gone. Shalom already has dsd from an attack in 2005. Seeing hamas gunmen running through the streets was unreal, he says. Translation it was unreal, he says. Tuna mom was unreal, he says. Translation , ~. ,. , translation it is like a bad dream and i want to translation it is like a bad dream and i want to wake translation it is like a bad dream and i want to wake up translation it is like a bad dream and i want to wake up and translation it is like a bad dream and i want to wake up and not translation it is like a bad dream and i want to wake up and not be and i want to wake up and not be here. Im frozen. I dont want to be here. Im frozen. I dont want to be here. The whole building was shaking last night and we spent all night in the safe room, again. Its the same thing over and over again. figs the safe room, again. Its the same thing over and over again. Thing over and over again. As we were speaking. Thing over and over again. As we were speaking, a thing over and over again. As we were speaking, a taste thing over and over again. As we were speaking, a taste of thing over and over again. As we were speaking, a taste of what l thing over and over again. As we l were speaking, a taste of what life is like here now. It was a Rocket Attack from gaza, he said. Now youve experienced it live. It happens all the time. Sderot is less than a mile from the border, so close you can see the explosions from israeli air strikes inside gaza. The geography here is local. The politics are global. As israels Prime Ministerjuggles visits by world leaders, his army is waiting to go in. Rockets were still being fired into israel today, and israeli airstrikes fired in. Hostages complicated ground offensive, pawns in a conflict that israel vows it will end. Lucy williamson, bbc news, sderot. Our international editor, jeremy bowen, is here with me now. Jeremy, going back to the news of the release of these two hostages, relief for the families, of course, but what is hamass strategy here . Well, we cannot put ourselves into the minds of hamas but we can try and look at some of the evidence. First of all, first principles, why did they take the hostages . To try have leverage over israel for israel. How are they going to try to use that leverage . Well, four have now been released, perhaps what they are trying to do is to delay as long as they can any Israeli Ground assault, perhaps they are also trying to sow some dissension. They are aware that there are Hostage Families who are demonstrating in tel aviv who might, if this goes on, start getting more angry about the situation and say, why are you thinking of invading when our families are still in there . For hamas, that could be a useful tactic. The israelis themselves are pushing back, they are very angry about any sense of comparison that some are making between what theyve been through and between the very large number of palestinians who have been killed in gaza in air raids. So, they have compiled, and they invited the foreign media, to go and look at, the most. I was not there but ive seen a lot of these videos, gruesome compilation of videos of some of the appalling atrocities that there was hamas gunmen committed when they broke into israel. And i think what they are trying to do with this, and these videos are widely available on different platforms, and they show terrible, terrible things, i think what they are trying to do is to remind people of what hamas did and also try and get foreign audiences to share in what is, for israelis, a continuing and ongoing trauma, because every day, more details come out, more information about bodies that have been identified, more stories, and i think they are concerned that other people in the world are forgetting that and focusing too much, in their eyes on gaza. , �. ,. , gaza. Jeremy bowen, our international gaza. Jeremy bowen, our international editor, gaza. Jeremy bowen, our| international editor, many gaza. Jeremy bowen, our international editor, many thanks. More harrowing stories of how people were killed in the hamas attacks are still emerging. One teenager who had just celebrated her 18th birthday, celebrated her 18th birthday died after being shot while sheltering in the safe room of her home in nahal oz, close to the gaza border. Her father was taken hostage. Our correspondent anna foster has been speaking to her mum who wants the world to see what theyve been through. Her report contains some distressing footage of the family being held captive. They want you to see this footage, but it is upsetting. A terrified family. Held at gun point by hamas. They are shooting us . No. It is shocking and upsetting to watch, but they wanted us to show their ordeal. Just out of this picture lies the lifeless body of 18 year old mayan, their oldest daughter. Her fathers hands are still covered with her blood. Translation it was always the nightmare of nightmaresj and suddenly it was real. A war is going on around my house and theyre inside. Shooting. The edan family isnt whole any more. Sahi is being held hostage in gaza. I try to explain. When i do he turns away again. Its always been the same, same old story. And mayan is dead. From the moment i could talk, i was ordered to listen. And i know that i have to go away as the same song from that happy day plays, she is laid to rest. But her beloved dad is miles away. Translation he is| broken, he is broken. He saw his daughter die. He saw her getting shot in her head and die. Next to him, his daughter that had just celebrated turning 18, the house is full of balloons and congratulations and blood. She invited us to be here and to film this. She wanted you to see this moment. But also the message behind it. That she is doing one of the hardest things she has ever had to do burying her daughter, miles from home, and without her husband here by her side. What will he do . He was in his pyjamas and the blood, he is all covered in his daughters blood. I dont think he has the opportunity to mourn. I want them all to come back here now, not tomorrow, not the day after tomorrow. I want him here now. Sachi is one of more than 220 people still held hostage in gaza and the message is a simple one in his familys darkest moment, they need him. Anna foster, bbc news, northern israel. The Israeli Army Says it has carried out limited incursions into gaza ahead of an expected ground offensive. Our gaza correspondent Rushdi Abu Alouf is one of the few journalists working in the territory. Hes live in Khan Younis In The South for us now. Rushdi, you have been reporting on the worsening humanitarian situation there for days now, what is the situation there tonight . Situation there tonight . Yeah, Eo Le Situation there tonight . Yeah, peeple have situation there tonight . Yeah, people have been situation there tonight . Yeah, people have been seeing situation there tonight . Yeah, people have been seeing the l situation there tonight . Yeah, people have been seeing the trucks coming in from the egyptian side, but they are not getting any aid, i think there is still some sort of negotiation going on with israel on who is going to handle the little fuel that came from an oil tank near the border, and also about 40 or 45 trucks carrying medicine, food, water. There has been intense airstrikes tonight as well. This is the third or fourth one just close to the hospital. So, another night of heavy bombing in southern gaza, khan younis, this is the area where israel asked 1. 2 Million People to come in, they said it is saferfor you to be south but as you can see, every night there is airstrikes here in this area. But in gaza city, i think Tonight Hamas Local Authorities said that israel is committing massacres, as they said, they destroyed three houses over the head of the people, more than 20 People Killed and dozens of others injured. When we talk about unitarian situation, things are getting worse and worse here, as the people are watching the trucks coming in, but there is no aid being distributed, very little a goes to the shelters, the un shelters. They are talking about 130 shelters for the more than half a Million People who are staying, who are displaced from their houses in gaza city and the north, and they came south, they are now staying in un schools, un shelters and hospitals here, in this hospital courtyard, hundreds of families are taking this hospital as refugees with very little food and very little water. They are almost survived, as they told me, we have seen kids speaking from medical teens, and digging in the street for waterfood. This is a catastrophic situation, as the un described it, and the local authority here is trying to manage what available they have, very little resources. Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of injuries and they are struggling to cope with the situation. We saw the sort of fear you and other ordinary people are having to live with and we hope you stay safe. Thats it from us here on a night which has offered a glimmer of hope to the families of those being held hostage by hamas. But there are of course many in both israel and gaza who are continuing to face immense uncertainty about the safety of the people they love. For the latest information on the conflict, do go to our website which is bbc. Co. Uk news, where our correspondents have been answering your questions on the war� s causes and the possible outcomes. But for now, from a very quiet and tensejerusalem, it is back to ben in the studio. Reeta, many thanks. And here, the Prime Minister rishi sunak says the uk will send another £20 million worth of humanitarian aid for civilians in gaza. He also gave the commons the results of a british investigation into last weeks explosion at the Al Ahli Hospital in gaza, which palestinian officials said killed hundreds of people. The Prime Minister said it was probably caused by a missile fired from within gaza. That is in line with analysis by bbc verify. We have taken care to look at all the evidence currently available. Mr speaker, i can now share our assessment with the house. On the basis of the deep knowledge and analysis of our intelligence and weapons experts, the british governmentjudges that the explosion was likely caused by a missile or part of one that was launched from within gaza towards israel. Other news now. Thousands of men in england and Northern Ireland are missing out on a Prostate Cancer drug that can extend life and thats widely available on the Nhs In Scotland and wales. Although its not a cure, abiraterone can help stop Prostate Cancer spreading to other parts of the body. And yet in england and Northern Ireland, the nhs can only give it to men with very advanced disease and when other treatments have failed. Our Health Editor hugh pym reports. I was very shocked, and its changed the way i feel about a lot of things. Still swimming and enjoying other hobbies, giles was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in march. He was told the potentially life saving Drug Abiraterone was not available on the nhs in england, so hes opted to pay for it privately. But in scotland and wales, the drug is provided to nhs patients. I feel very, very fortunate that i can afford it. I think its outrageous that there are men in england who arent getting this, who cant afford it. Its not about cost, no one seems to be disputing the science. It seems that it is just a bureaucratic process, which is kind of unbelievable. The Drug Abiraterone is only available to the sickest patients. Thats what it was originally licensed for. Now its a lot cheaper, and new Research Shows it can be effective for men like giles, whose cancer hasnt spread. The drug was originally developed at this Cancer Research institute, which now wants it more widely available. The scottish and welsh governments have cut through the red tape and given the go ahead for more men to get it. Its in a grey area. Its classed as repurposing of drugs. And how frustrating is that for you and colleagues . Well, clearly, its very frustrating because this treatment has been through the same sort of Guideline Process within most of europe and north america, for example, and of course, patients are very aware of that. The Department Of Health covering england said it understood the frustration of some patients who couldnt get the medicine and the nhs would review wider use next year. David, who lives in edinburgh, believes abiraterone has made a big difference combined with other treatment. He was diagnosed a year ago and soon afterwards started getting the drug through the Nhs In Scotland. It was an essential part of the treatment that i had and probably was the most significant factor in a successful outcome. Cancer charities want change in england and Northern Ireland. So, for men newly diagnosed with localised and high risk disease, this drug can halve the risk of them dying of Prostate Cancer. So this is a life saving treatment. Giles, whos paying £250 a month for the drug, says theres no excuse for further delay. We, in england, still havent got it approved. Thousands of men in england could have benefited from abiraterone, and they are twice as likely to die, as they havent had it. The government, and nhs, need to work out what the hell is going on and get it sorted, now. Hugh pym, bbc news, sussex. Scientists say they may have made the biggest breakthrough in treating Cervical Cancer in 20 years. It involves using a course of cheap, existing drugs ahead of the usual radiotherapy treatment. Trials show this approach cuts the risk of women dying from the disease or of the cancer returning by 35 . Cancer research uk, which funded the work, has called the results remarkable. Theres been a Downing Street Summit with police and retailers on how to tackle the soaring rate of shoplifting. In the yeartojune, more than 300,000 Shoplifting Offences were recorded in england and wales. Thats 25 more than the year before. But the number of prosecutions has fallen. Only around one in 20 shoplifters ends up in court. Our Home Affairs Correspondent june kelly reports. Every day between five and ten shoplifters steal from this convenience store, says the owner. They are caught on cctv. One shop in south london, but it could be anywhere in the country. Shoplifting at businesses both big and small is once again on the rise. And this store is seeing all sorts of people stealing its profits. Recently, there has been a big increase in pensioners and mums with prams. So, people who are vulnerable, maybe who are suffering from the cost of living crisis and using shoplifting as a tool to bridge the gap. We also have a big increase in organised criminal gangs who are coming in, stealing to order. Today came an announcement that 13 major retailers among them john lewis are joining forces with the police to build a National Intelligence picture on the organised crime gangs and target prolific offenders. And, as part of the Government Initiative to crack down on the criminals, there is a promise of a Better Police response. A commitment to attend Retail Premises where someone has been apprehended by the store security staff, where an assault has happened or where they need to attend to collect evidence. It includes a commitment to always follow up lines of inquiry where they exist. But Police Chiefs admit officers wont be turning out to every shoplifting report. And at the south london convenience store, there is concern about the Knock On Effect as big businesses get better measures in place. The bigger retailers would benefit from it massively. What is going to happen is probably going to push shoplifters and people of that Criminal Type into smaller independents like ourselves who maybe cant afford the facial recognition technology. It is good for some, but it wont positively impact everyone. In nottingham, at this cctv control room, they are looking out for offenders. Police chiefs are describing the link up with retailers is a game changer. Future Crime Figures will show if they are right. June kelly, bbc news. More heavy rain is forecast for swathes of the uk already hit by flooding after storm babet. Over 90 Flood Warnings are still in place across england, with one in wales, and the Environment Agency says water levels may stay high for days. At least five people are now known to have died because of the storm. Our scotland correspondent, Alexandra Mackenzie reports from brechin. Scotlands First Minister came to brechin to meet those impacted by the severe weather. He spoke to kim fowlie. She lives by the river south esk. Her house has been flooded four times, but she said this time was the worst. A tremendous lot of water came in. I mean, at one stage, i came downstairs and it was up at my shoulders at the bottom of the stairs. So if it hadnt have been for that stairs, you know, i probably wouldnt be here. What did you ask of the First Minister . What are you hoping that he is able do for you . Just sort of make it a better environment. Just sort ofjust make the walls secure. Just fix everything up. The water level was above the roof. Humza yousaf promised that the Scottish Government will help as much as possible. I do have to say it will take time. We know that the recovery is going to be long, because ive seen myself the scale of the devastation in some of the houses, in some| of the businesses here. But the government is here for the long haul, with our partners in local government. Three people have died in scotland. A body has been found in the search for a man said to be trapped in a vehicle in floodwater in aberdeenshire. John gillan died on thursday, when a tree struck his van. And tributes have been paid to wendy taylor, who was swept away in a river in angus. In catcliffe, in south yorkshire, 250 houses were flooded at the weekend. Some people had to be rescued from their homes. Now, the difficult and Emotional Task of clearing up has begun here, too. Were here to support you and i the residents as much as we can. In angus, the First Minister acknowledged that the need was great, but didnt confirm how much Financial Aid would be provided. Alexandra mackenzie, bbc news, brechin. Jasper brooks was a baby who died just 23 hours after he was born. Now a coroner has found his death was wholly avoidable, and that there were gross failures by midwives and consultants at the hospital in kent. Jasper� s parents say their concerns were ignored by staff. Heres our social Affairs Correspondent michael buchanan, and you may find some of his report distressing. He lived for a day. We wanted a lifetime with him, which was taken away from us because of how that hospital treated me in labour and how they treated him. Jasper brooks was the victim of a series of catastrophic Maternity Errors that led to his death, aged 23 hours. The central failing, say his parents, was a refusal by staff to listen to them. I was violently shaking and i was just left. Somethings happening, and no ones taking the time to listen to what im saying, or listen in on my baby. Phoebe brooks was due to give birth by caesarean section, having previously had a complicated labour, but the night shift at the Darent Valley Hospital in kent decided to delay the operation until the morning. Midwives then failed to regularly check onjasper or phoebe and didnt spot she was about to give birth. His whole body was born at once. And i looked down. And he was just so white. Jasper was born without a heartbeat, so a Resuscitation Team was called. But they, too, made mistakes, and after 27 minutes, a consultant told the family they could do no more. I reached out and touched him and, basically, his heartbeat came in. So he went from calling time they was going to end life, they was going to end resuscitation to. Hes got a normal heartbeat. Doctors tookjasper to be examined but, shortly afterwards, a consultant told his parents he was severely ill and would die within minutes. We did not agree with the plan they made. So we asked if theres any other options and we was told, no, theres no other options. Youre going to go into monkey room and jasper� s going to die. Jasper died on april the 15th, 2021. Today, a coroner concluded his death was wholly avoidable. The errors in this case at this hospital should simply never have happened, but so many basic mistakes are being made at Maternity Units across england that some campaigners believe its now time for a National Inquiry into maternity care. The trust that runs the Darent Valley Hospital apologised forjasper� s death this evening and say theyve taken significant action to improve maternity practices. What struck me, walking into your house today, is how much jasper is still very much part of your family. Hell always be part of the family. Its so hard because theres a reel taboo around baby loss, but we want to celebrate that, you know, we have three children. What happened that night should never have happened, and it should never happen to anyone else. Michael buchanan, bbc news, kent. Details of organisations offering information and support with bereavement are available at bbc. Co. Uk actionline, or you can call for free, at any time. Neiljones was a tiler from stoke on trent when he won £2. 5 million on the lottery with his partner. He spent some of the money on a pool table for his home. And he got so good at it, hes now about to captain england at the sport, at the European Pool Championships in malta. Heres hywel griffith. It was the lucky break that changed his life. Neils lottery win gave him plenty of money for a pool table and, a retiree at 59, plenty of time to spend with it. Now hes ready to fulfil another dream and represent his country. You can win the lottery and its nice, its wonderful, fantastic, but you cant buy a place in the england team. Youve got to keep on this table and youve got to practise, practise, practise. Smile iam back in 2010 when neil and his partnerjulie won they were so shocked, they hid their Lottery Ticket under the carpet. A party at a pool hall gave him the idea of buying his own table. Having one at the house has given him an advantage. While others were locked out of clubs and pubs in the pandemic, neil could keep improving. He is one of these players that you want in your side because he will encourage every other player. He is really committed to the side. Hoping his lucky streak continues, neil has his Lottery Numbers painted on his pool balls. 14, 16. But its hard work which has earned him the call to lead his nation in malta next month. Youre captaining your country and its a proud honour. In any sport. If it was tiddlywinks, youre still captain of your country, and its a proud moment. So a decade after pocketing the cash, neil hopes his investment is about to pay off. Hywel griffith, bbc news. And very good luck to him. Time for a look at the weather. Heres stav daneos
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