Blinken said President Biden will focus on securing the release of hostages taken by hamas while underscoring the need to minimise civilian casualties in gaza. On wednesday, President Biden will visit israel. To that end, today and at our request, the United States and israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organisations to Reach Civilians In Gaza and them alone. Including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harms way. It is critical aid begin flowing into gaza as soon as possible. We share concern that hamas may seize and destroy aid entering gaza or may otherwise prevent from reaching who need it. If hamas in any way block humanitarian assistance from reaching civilians including by seizing the aid itself, will be the first to condemn and work to prevent it from happening again. We welcome the government of israels movement to this plan. The president looks forward to discussing it further
Killed two, enjoyed a third in a rifle attack. That was during a euro 2024 qualifying matches taking place which is important because it means a lot of swedish people were brussels for the match was the police say the gunmen is believed to be of tunisian origin but was in belgium illegally after having his Asylum Application rejected. A few lines we are having sent to us. This is from the swedish Prime Minister, some pretty strong statements from him saying sweden has never been under as big a threat as now. He says sweden and the eu need better border control. He says this is a time for more security, we must not be naive. And as said, the suspected gunman was in brussels illegally but we also know he had been to sweden but was not known to police. The swedish Prime Minister of course recognising the concern many around the world have right now saying i understand many swedes are afraid and angry, particularly at the suspect not being known by Swedish Police and he says, and this coul
Territory again has been heavily bombarded by israeli airstrikes which Palestinian Health officials have killed at least to,000 750 people in just one week. This is after the attacks last week in israel that killed at least moo people. Israel says it is Targeting Members of hamas, the group designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments including the united kingdom. Thousands of palestinians who have fled hoping to escape and cross into egypt have found that the Rafah Crossing is still closed. Negotiations are ongoing to open it for aid and dual citizens trying to leave gaza so far no progress has been made on that front. We start our coverage with this report from our international editor, jeremy bowen. Anotherwar, of words, has started over who is responsible for the suffering of Palestinian Civilians in gaza. Israel is dropping the bombs. It says blame hamas for killing and kidnapping and, says israel, hiding behind civilians. Gazans crowded into un schools after is
The north of the territory has again been heavily bombarded by israeli air strikes. And meanwhile, a video analysed by bbc verify appears to show an air strike at The Crossing Itself earlier the extent of the damage is unclear. The video was recorded by cctv footage on the egyptian side of the border and published by egyptian News Channel Al Qahera news. Well hear more about the conditions inside of gaza, but first a report from our international editor, jeremy bowen, who is in southern israel. Another war, of words, has started over who is responsible for the suffering of Palestinian Civilians in gaza. Israel is dropping the bombs. It says blame hamas for killing and kidnapping and, says israel, hiding behind civilians. Gazans crowded into un schools after israel told them to move south towards the egyptian border. They are supposed to be protected by the laws of war. America has felt it necessary to deliver repeated reminders of that to israel, along with military aid. This grandmoth