Is still being held. Israel estimates 220 hostages are still in gaza, after being abducted in the attacks of october 7. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. Meanwhile, israel is continuing its aerial bombardment. At least 700 people were killed in gaza in the past 2a hours, according to hamas officials. They also say the total number killed is now more than 5,700 including more than 2,000 children. 0ur International Editor jeremy bowen reports and a warning, it contains some very distressing images. After the doctors had examined yocheved lifschitz, she came out of the hospital in tel aviv saying she went through hell in gaza, from the moment hamas took her as a hostage. Translation l was laying on a motorcycle, my body on one side and my legs on the other, and the hamas men beat me on the way. They didnt break my ribs, but hurt me very much. Like so many israelis, shes astounded by the failure of her countrys army and i
She was taken from her home in southern israel, beaten up and transported by motorbike into gaza. Her daughter translated her story just hours after her release, at the hospital in tel aviv where shes being treated. My mum is saying that she was taken on the back of a motorbike with her body, with her legs on one side and her hide on another side. She was taken through the ploughed fields with the men in front on one side and a man behind her. And that whilst she was being taken, she was hit with sticks by shabaab . Yes, shabaab people. Until they reached the tunnels. There. There, they walked for a few kilometres on the wet ground. There are huge network of tunnels underneath, it looks like a spider web. Ms lifschitz also described clean conditions and guards who treated her well and took care of every detail. This video, released by hamas, shows the moment she was released, and shook hands with one of the gunmen, saying in hebrew peace peace. Ms lifshitz was released alongside 79 yea
More to provide sustained humanitarian access and says its deeply concerned about reports of imminent famine. Officials have called for the Rafah Crossing to be reopened as soon as possible. Egypt stopped allowing in supplies after israel seized control of the gaza side. The two countries have blamed each other for its continued closure. Speaking at a news conference, the White House Press secretary, karine jean pierre, said more needed to be done. The Facts On The Ground tell us, we dont have to be scientist to see the consequences of the removal of food. Also, forfamine, particularly the removal of medical care and nutrition care, which is the precursor to. Nutrition care, which is the precursorto. Famine nutrition care, which is the precursor to. Famine kills through disease, as well as hunger. Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin neta nyahu was Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking to troops and he was shown flying over the gaza strip with military officers. He made comments after a very public s
Starting a two day visit to the wider middle east. Mr sunak is expected to meet his israeli counterpart Benjamin Neta nyahu and israeli president isaac herzog for what he said, on arrival here, he hoped would be very productive meetings. This, after urging regional leaders to avoid further dangerous escalation. This is what rishi sunak had to say on his arrival. Good morning, Prime Minister. Good morning. Im very pleased to be able to be here. Its an important time. Its important for me to be able to express my solidarity with the israeli people, following what was a horrific terrorist attack. Productive meetings ahead of us today. Im looking forward to seeing the Prime Minister and president. Theres lots of work for us to do. That is rishi sunak who arrived in israel this morning. In gaza, meanwhile, egypt has agreed to let humanitarian supplies in, via The Rafah Crossing. An initial convoy of 20 trucks of aid are expected to enter gaza. Although that is not 100 confirmed. That, after
Hello. The Israeli Military says about 300,000 palestinians have left the city of rafah since monday when israel told them to move to a nearby district of gaza. The Israel Defence forces have declared a narrow coastal strip at al mawasi to be a safe humanitarian zone, but the un says it has no Running Water or proper sanitation. Israel is planning an assault on Hamas Fighters In Rafah and has ordered Tens Of Thousands more residents from Eastern Districts of the city to leave. Evacuation orders have also been issued for thousands of people in parts of northern gaza. Last night, a Us Government report criticised israels use of american supplied weapons in the gaza war, saying its reasonable to assess they have been used in breach of International Humanitarian law in some instances. Israel launched its war on hamas following their attack in israel on october seventh. From jerusalem, heres our middle east correspondent, yollande knell. Another desperate exodus, palestinians fleeing in the