To go back to their homes. And that requires a secure environment. Joining me tonight are nadine batchelor hunt, Politics Reporter at politicshome and wills robinson, assistant Politics Editor at dailymail. Com. First the latest headlines. The leader of hezbollah has called the attacks on the groups pagers and Walkie Talkies in lebanon an unprecedented blow. But he claimed their effect had been limited, saying the leadership had survived and hezbollah s Communications Network was unscathed. Israel says its Military Chief has approved Battle Plans for its northern front, a move the defence minister, yoav gallant, says presents opportunities and risks. There are reports the idf wants to wrest control of Southern Lebanon from hezbollah and create a buffer zone. Five women say they were raped by the late owner of harrods, mohamed al fayed, when they for worked for him at the luxury department store. The bbc has now heard testimony from more than 20 female Ex Employees who say the billionai
That it was a shock. Hello. Welcome to todays verified live. Us president Joe Biden says the israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not done enough to secure a Hostage Deal. Not done enough to reuters newsagency also quotes the president saying a final Hostage Deal is very close. He was speaking after a court in israel ordered people to end the general Strike And Return to work. The nationwide industrial action designed to pressure the government to reach a Hostage Agreement with hamas caused Flight Delays and also hit medical centres, schools and businesses. Our diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams reports. Israel is boiling. The streets of Tel Aviv thronged with protesters again this morning, blocking the countrys main highway, pleading with the government to do more to bring israels remaining hostages home. Last night, on the same streets, despair turned to anger and violence. Saturdays shocking news that the bodies of six hostages previously thought to be alive, had been foun
Hello. Welcome to todays verified live. President biden has said that a final deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in gaza is very close to being presented to israel and hamas by mediators. But he told reporters he did not think that the israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was doing enough to secure an agreement. In israel itself, theres been a general strike to demand the government do more to free the hostages. Protesters say Mr Neta Nyahu must take responsibility for the deaths of six hostages whose bodies were recovered in gaza on saturday, israel says they were murdered by their captors and Mr Netanyahu said this showed hamas did not want a deal. Mr biden spoke to reporters as he arrived at the White House to meet us negotiators. Lets have a listen. I was following up on whats happening in israel, and then ill be off to pittsburgh. Are you planning to present a final Hostage Deal to both sides this week . Were very close to that. What makes you think that
You might find something that you have been wondering about. Mostly all we wanted to be is to be a joyful hour. And ive been to catch up with terrence, to reflect on the overwhelming impact of his personaljourney, highlighting loneliness at christmas. Good morning, Merry Christmas. Its Christmas Day, wednesday the 25th of december. Our top story. The queen will lead members of the royal family at their traditional Festive Service in sandringham this morning. Yesterday, the duke of edinburgh rejoined his family at the norfolk estate after spending four nights in hospital. Its not yet known if Prince Andrew, who recently stepped back from royal duties, will attend todays event. Charlotte gallagher reports. Prince philip arrives back at sandringham by helicopter after spending four nights in a Central London hospital. He walked out unaided and without a stick a huge relief for his family that he is home to spend Christmas Day with them. This hasnt been the smoothest year for the royals. S
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