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Killed what it calls nine palestinian terrorists. Israel has called its attacks a � Counter Terrorism operation� targeting what it described as a mixture of Terror Groups and terror cells. It claims iran, which backs hamas, is trying to open a new front against israel in the West Bank. The israeli raids took place in the cities ofjenin, nablus, tulkarm, believed to be the first time in some 20 years that several West Bank cities have been targeted at the same time. Lets take a closer look at the West Bank and what It Actually is. Its land on the West Bank of the riverjordan and bounded by israel and jordan. Its been occupied by israel since the 1967 Middle East war, but decades of talks between israel and the palestinians have left its final status unresolved. The international Court Ofjustice has lets cross live now tojerusalem where we can speak to our correspondent yolande knell. Just bring us up to date on this operation. Just bring us uptodate on this operation operation. This is a continuing maor operation. This is a continuing major israeli operation. This is a continuing major israeli operation operation. This is a continuing l major israeli operation involving hundreds of troops and the israeli Air Force as well. And there is speculation it will last for several days. The main areas targeted, the Israelis Military says rjanine, but we know there is a broader area where there have been raids and attacks. We had the israeli military giving statements confirming to air strikes. One carried out on a car one carried out in the north. Then one carried out in the north. Then on top of that they say theyve made arrests. They say theyve confiscated weapons and theyve been this mounting. These urban refugee camps. On top of that we got palestinian armed groups who have been confronting israeli soldiers, weve got rich ports of gun battles. And also israeli troops surrounding hospitals. Put and also israeli troops surrounding hos itals. , and also israeli troops surrounding hositals. ,. , hospitals. Put this into some context for hospitals. Put this into some context for us. Hospitals. Put this into some context for us. Israel hospitals. Put this into some context for us. Israel is hospitals. Put this into some i context for us. Israel is fighting hamas In Gaza, in the West Bank there has been heightened violence since the start of the war In Gaza . Even before the war there were a near nightly raids by the israeli military. The West Bank was a main focus of his attention. It said it was carrying out a long term counterterrorism operation. Weve seen violence in the West Bank really search since the 7th of october. We had the israeli military arresting thousands of palestinians. It said it has gone after members of Armed Groups Hamas and islamic jihad. There are many palestinians held with out detention or trial. The numbers of israeli raids have increased in the West Bank. According to the day is palestinian Health Ministry 640 people have been killed. It includes palestinians killed. It includes palestinians killed by settler attacks. A number of unarmed civilians. At the same time there have been a smaller number of attacks, something like 19 attacks, that have killed israelis, both civilians and members of the armed forces. So tensions remain extremely high. And this is really the biggest operation of its kind according to both israeli and palestinian media. For about two decades. Going back to the really difficult days of the palestinian Second Intifada or uprising. Thank ou for Second Intifada or uprising. Thank you for the Second Intifada or uprising. Thank you for the latest Second Intifada or uprising. Thank you for the latest on Second Intifada or uprising. Thank you for the latest on that Second Intifada or uprising. Thank you for the latest on that military| you for the latest on that Military Operation in the West Bank. Donald trump has called it � an attempt to resurrect a dead witch hunt�. The former president was talking about the news that prosecutors in the us Department Ofjustice have revised their charges against him of Election Interference the claim that he illegally tried to overturn his Defeat Tojoe Biden four years ago. Prosecutors have been forced to reconsider their case against Mr Trump, after the Supreme Court ruled that former president s have partial immunity from criminal prosecution. The language of the Allegations Nnow refers to his status as a political candidate rather than sitting president. For more on this we can cross live now to Jarred Hill in new york. What� s the significance of what the prosecutors are saying with these revised charges . Prosecutors are saying with these revised charges . These charges are an effort by revised charges . These charges are an effort by the revised charges . These charges are an effort by the Prosecutor Revised Charges . These charges are an effort by the prosecutor to revised charges . These charges are an effort by the prosecutor to try i an effort by the prosecutor to try and get around to the supreme Court Ruling that came down just last month, that stated that president s have some sort of broad immunity when it comes to anything done as an official act of their office. What were seeing here is the special counsel taking out some references to the former president speaking to the Department Ofjustice to get them to investigate what were false claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as references to him speaking to then Vice President Mike Pence about these issues. Trying to get round these legal hurdles that were created by the Supreme Court. 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In a separate development, Donald Trump says he� s agreed to a debate with Kamala Harris On September the tenth. The rules will largely mirror those used by cnn for its debate between Mr Trump and Joe Biden injune, including the muting of microphones as the other candidate speaks, and no Studio Audience being present. Mr trump� s agreement follows negotiations between his campaign and that of Kamala Harris, which had been struggling to agree on the debate protocols. Meanwhile Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are expected to give to their first joint Tv Interview On Thursday after weeks of demands by political opponents that they should do so. Republicans have repeatedly accused Kamala Harris of avoiding serious questions since she replaced Joe Biden on the democratic ticket nearly five weeks ago. She and Mr Walz will appear on cnn while on a Campaign Stop in georgia. Let� s get some of the day� s other news now. Leaders from Pacific Island states have endorsed a regional Policing Plan funded by australia. It� s aimed at reducing china� s growing Security Presence in the area. Training centres will be set up in four Countries and officers could be dispatched to parts of the pacific in the event of a crisis. China signed a Security Pact with Solomon Islands last year, which has expressed concern about the australian proposals. The united states says a tanker in the Red Sea which was recently attacked by houthi fighters appears to be leaking oil and could cause an environmental catastrophe. The greek flagged sounion has been on fire off the coast of yemen since last week. A us spokesman said tugs sent to salvage the vessel had been threatened with violence by the houthis. Nfl Team Owners have voted to allow private Equity Investment for the first time. The decision marks a significant shift in the way American Football is funded, and is likely to put billions of dollars into the sport. Historically, franchises have been run as Family Businesses or owned by wealthy individuals. But now private equity firms will be able to acquire up to a ten Percent Stake in a team. Coming up, we� ll be live in berlin as Keir Starmer seeks to reset Uk Relations with europe. The british Prime Minister is in berlin meeting the german chancellor. Sir Keir Starmer was welcomed by Olaf Scholz before holding in a News Conference, where he announced a new Uk Germany treaty calling It A � once in Generation Chance to deliver for working working people. Both leaders say they hope to sign it by the end of the year. Germany laid out the Red Carpet for the british Prime Minister who will head to paris later for talks with french president , emmanuel macron, On Thursday. In the News Conference sir Keir Starmer outlined the aims of the treaty and touched on shared goals regarding illegal migration, climate change, and a new Defence Agreement focussing on support for ukraine and resolving the conflict in the Middle East. Have a listen. A new agreement, a testament to the Depth And Potential of our relationship. With deeper links on science, technology, development, people, business, culture. A boost to our trading relations. Germany of course, already the uk� s second largest Trading Partner in the world and through that, a chance to create jobs here and in the united kingdom. And deliver that most precious of goods for both our Countries, economic growth. Let me be clear, growth is the number one of my government, and what we understand clearly is that building relationships with our partners here in germany and across europe is vital to achieving it. Let� s discuss this with our guest. What is the significance of this . I certainly think the signal of improved relations with berlin is important, but the substance will be harder to find. Even though labour and the leading german party are socialist. They are quite far apart. They� ve made it clear they support. Also they� re both in a bit of a bind when it comes to resources. Germany� s is actually self inflicted due to the so called Debt Break which limits its fiscal flexibility, whereas Keir Starmer has inherited a bad situation. So it will take quite a lot of work to realise the potential in the relationship that Keir Starmer talked about. Relationship that Keir Starmer talked about. ~. , ~. , talked about. What you think about eole who talked about. What you think about people who voted talked about. What you think about people who voted for talked about. What you think about people who voted for brexit talked about. What you think about people who voted for brexit in talked about. What you think about people who voted for brexit in the l people who voted for brexit in the uk, and they� re saying that they� re worried that Keir Starmer wants to get much closer to our European Partners again, maybe forge new relationships, when they voted to sever those relationships . Thea;r sever those relationships . They voted to sever sever those relationships . They voted to sever a sever those relationships . They voted to sever a particular sever those relationships . Iia voted to sever a particular form sever those relationships . Iia voted to sever a particular form of that relationship, and i certainly think that the war in ukraine, russia is full Scale Invasion had certainly brought home to people in the uk the importance of cooperating in the most important issues with the uk is partners in europe. And that� s why. The uk is partners in europe. And that� s why. But don� t forget the uk is partners in europe. And that� s why. But don� t forget that the uk and germany have been here before, this is the third attempt at a Security Agreement in the last ten years so they will really have to find the substance. So the proof of the pudding will be on eating, and it will be up to the people of the Uk Tojudge weather it will be up to the people of the uk to judge weather that will serve their interests or not. But experts see great potential for cooperation between the two Countries. I5 see great potential for cooperation between the two Countries. Between the two Countries. Is not ust between the two Countries. Is not just security between the two Countries. Is not just security and between the two Countries. Is not just security and defence, between the two Countries. Is not just security and defence, keir. Just security and defence, Keir Starmer wants greater economic cooperation. Starmer wants greater economic Cooperation Starmer wants greater economic cooeration. ,. , � ,. ,. , cooperation. Yes thats going to be difficult to achieve cooperation. Yes thats going to be difficult to achieve because cooperation. Yes thats going to be difficult to achieve because of cooperation. Yes thats going to be difficult to achieve because of the i difficult to achieve because of the constraints of not being in the eu. But there are things that they can do, for example with a green technology, and also the agenda of Keir Starmer is visit, and it� s interesting to see that in the context of the Uk Government moving at speed, with reducing Planning Permissions and Wind Power and solar power. As well as mutual Defence Investment. Power. As well as mutual Defence Investment power. As well as mutual Defence Investment. ,. ,. ,. , investment. Keir starmer is going on to france, investment. Keir starmer is going on to france. Is investment. Keir starmer is going on to france. Is it investment. Keir starmer is going on to france, is it no investment. Keir starmer is going on to france, is it no coincidence investment. Keir starmer is going on to france, is it no coincidence that i to france, is it no coincidence that he� s going to two powerhouses of the eu, Germany France . I5 he� s going to two powerhouses of the eu, Germany France . Is a hes going to two powerhouses of the eu, Germany France . Eu, Germany France . Is a very interesting eu, Germany France . Is a very interesting point eu, Germany France . Is a very interesting point that eu, Germany France . Is a very interesting point that reflects i eu, Germany France . Is a very i interesting point that reflects an outdated view of the eu, that means dealing with berlin and paris, which is a view entrenched in london, but it� s not actually the case where it stretches to the East And Poland and also the east. And while this reflects a desire to reset traditional relationships, i think the uk would benefit from a reset towards the east and the north. Thank you for your analysis. You are watching bbc news. The launch of four civilians on a privately chartered spaceflight featuring the first commercial spacewalk has been delayed for a third time this week. Billionaire commander, Jared Isaacman and his team were due to blast off on the polaris dawn today, but the weather has conspired against them. Cady coleman a former Nasa Astronaut told us more about these delays. I think they� re hard, and is hard. You have to get everything right. I myself had seven delays over 30 days. And especially to Nights Delay with the weather, is actually something that. We got weather requirements for a reason, to make sure launches are as safe as they can be. These folks have trained at least since 2022. The two women are highly experienced, they� ve trained various cruise to go into space themselves. I know them a little bIt And they are extremely competent, one is a Test Pilot and, they are quite well trained for omission. A mission. One of the world� s biggest car makers, toyota, is suspending production at all its factories injapan because of an approaching typhoon. Our Africa Correspondent has been to see one family they� ve been heavily affected by M Parks. There are ten houses in this compound, eachjust there are ten houses in this compound, each just a there are ten houses in this compound, eachjust a room. And more than 50 people occupy this space living in very close proximity to each other. So far six people have tested positive for M Parks and others say they are having mild symptoms of the disease. First it was omar� S Brother who tested positive. 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Now, as we go through today, the Weather Front responsible for that will still be with us. Here it is here it� s moving northwards and eastwards. It� s The Dregs of yesterday� s Weather Front. And then we have another one coming in across the northwest, introducing some heavy showers for Northern Ireland and western scotland. And you may well hear the Odd Rumble of thunder from those too. But in between these two areas, a lot of dry weather, some sunshine, areas of cloud floating around at times, but it will feel quite warm in the southeastern corner. We could reach 28 degrees today, fresher across the northwest where we� re looking at 15 to about 18 degrees. Now, through this evening and overnight, everything pushes into the North Sea. We� ll have Clear Skies for a time, but then further showers come in across Northern Ireland and also western scotland, accompanied by breezy conditions. And it� s going to be a fresher Night Tonight than it was last night. Overnight lows, nine to about 13 degrees. So we start tomorrow on a largely dry note with some sunshine, but we� ll have the showers continuing across Northern Ireland, Pushing Eastwards across scotland. We could even see a few getting into northern england. But move southwards, we� re into drier and sunnier conditions and we� re looking at highs up to 23. So as i mentioned, feeling fresher. Then as we move through the week, on friday, we could start with a little bit of mist across parts of scotland, Northern Ireland and northern england, but again, a lot of dry weather around. There� ll be areas of cloud coming in from the North Sea, at times with an onshore breeze, and temperatures 14 to about 24 degrees, so those temperatures slowly starting to come up. Then into the weekend. High pressure still firmly in charge of our weather. This Weather Front here could bring some showers into Southern England later on sunday and overnight into monday. But on saturday, first of all, still a lot of dry weather around. Fair bit of sunshine. Some cloud at times coming in from the North Sea and up from france. That may well affect the temperatures. Looking at 22 degrees as our Top Temperature in london, 21 in glasgow, and then as we head into the outlook period, for sunday, starting with some Mist And Fog as well. It� s later on sunday we could see some showers coming in, but a lot of settled weather too, with a few showers as we head through the new working week. This is bbc news, the headlines. Israel carries out a major Military Operation in the occupied West Bank 11 people are reported to have been killed. South korea� s president has urged authorities to do more to eradicate the country� s digital sex crime epidemic, amid a flood of Deepfake Pornography targeting young women. The makers of Nokia Team up with mattel to launch a Barbie Flip Phone to help parents who want to give their children phones while still protecting them against the dangers of social media. Returning now to our top story, and israel is carrying out a major Military Operation in the occupied West Bank, targeting at least four palestinian cities at the same time. Reports say the main Roads Intojenin have been closed off with armed clashes in the city� s refugee camp. Tulkarm, nablus and tubas have also been targeted. It� s one of the biggest such operations in the West Bank in years, with eleven people reported have been killed. We can go live now to the West Bank and speak to Secretary General of the palestinian national initiative, mustafa barghouti. Thank you for being with us. What is