Good afternoon, everybody. I have a couple of things at the top before i turn it over to the admiral rated as the conflict between israel and hamas continues resident biden has made it a top ready to ensure palestinians receive humanitarian aid. Something we have actively engaged on hooting calls in egypt and calls with netanyahu. We are glad to see the first convoys of humanitarian assistance over the weekend, cross the border into gaza and reach palestinians in need. And were grateful for partners involved in these efforts. It is important to keep rafah crossing in operation and aid flowing without diversion from hamas. Humanitarian assistance remains a critical and urgent need for palestinians in gaza. We know we know and we understand this, that much more is needed and this will remain a priority, a priority for us in the days and weeks ahead. I also wanted to say a few words about the supplemental request that we detailed to all of you on friday under President Bidens leadership.
This is not just israels problem. Now its in israel but this is a whole world problem. We expect theres a likelihood of escalation, escalation by iranian proxies directed against our forces. We step up and deal with this axis of evil, china, russia, iran. Because its an immediate threat to the United States. Sandra a warning from Mitch Mcconnell about a new axis of evil as we get word of a brandnew drone strike or attacks against a u. S. Base housing american troops in syria. So far no injuries have been reported, meanwhile we are awaiting two briefings at this hour. One from the white house, where john kirby will be joining karine jeanpierre, the press secretary, and another happening a few minutes later from the State Department and a big hello and welcome to you as we begin a new week in new york. Bill im bill hemmer in for john roberts, making his way back to the u. S. Of a. , and from israel. Good afternoon to you where you are. Things stand at this hour, israel says its forces st
Fears mounted sunray that the israel karine good afternoon everybody, good to see everyone. A couple of things at the top of why turn over to the admiral. As the conflict between israel and hamas continues, President Biden has made it a top priority to ensure that the post didnt people receive urgent humanitarian that the Palestinian People receive urgent humanitarian aid. There have been calls with the president of egypt and at meetings and calls with Prime Minister netanyahu. Very glad to see the first convoy for the humanitarian assistance over the weekend crossed the border into gaza. I reach palestinians in need. T to reach palestinians in need. It is important to keep rafah open. Humanitarian assistance remains a critical and urgent need for palestinians in gaza. We know and we understand this, much more is needed. This will remain a priority for us in the days and weeks ahead. I wanted to say a few words about supplemental requests we detailed to all of you on friday. The presid
What others took and without jim asking them to take it and theres hard line tactics that have been detrimental for him and i dont think he can overcome it and have the discussion and big day. Sandra thank you so much, congressman. Thank you so much. Thank you. Strategically Hamas Defense force is going to ahack and no precon sleeved time or locations and they want to achieve a practical surprise. Bill President Biden visits israel tomorrow in the head of the u. S. Central command is in israel today and rammed Response Force up to 2,000 troops on stand by amid growing fears against hamas could expand beyond gaza and brand new hour begins right now with tuesday morning. Dana has the day off and im bill hemmer. Welcome to sandra. Sandra good morning, bill. Im sandra smith. President s biden trip to israel coming at a critical moment and solidarity and possible Ground Attack targeting Hamas Terrorists holding many hostage and meanwhile theres fighting along israels Northern Worder after a
Along the river getting briefed and learning about these App Apprehensions and, bret, Something Else hes learning in just the past one week here in eagle pass, there were more than 10,000 migrant encounters and there were more than 1450 known got aways. Meaning they were seen or observed on Video Cameras but not brought into custody. It comes as theres more than 60 miles of unpatrolled border in this sector alone because 90 of the Border Patrol agents are busy doing the processing. I can also tell you over in the rio grand rally, bret, where theres been time reporting. Im just learning in the last few hours theyve had some 17 syrians since monday apprehended in that sector as well as 19 migrants from iran. Its all getting a lot of attention because obviously the horrific events playing out in israel and because were learning that according to our latest fox news polling, nearly 50 of registered voters believe the situation here at the Southern Border has regged a emergency level. Those