Hezbollah fighters have continued to launch rockets into the north of israel. Our middle East Correspondent Yolande Knell has the latest. Is this the launch of a wider war in the Middle East . Iran fired some 180 ballistic and Cruise Missiles at israel Last Night, revenge, it says, for strikes on Lebanon And Israel s killing of leaders of armed it supports. Translation iii supports. Translation ,. translation if they remove their evil from this translation if they remove their evil from this Region Translation if they remove their evil from this region without translation if they remove their evil from this region without a evil from this region without a doubt these conflicts, these wars, these classes, will disappear completely. While most missiles were brought down by israels sophisticated air defence system, the entire population was told to stay in bomb shelters. Afterwards, inspecting the damage, many agreed with the Prime Minister that iran must pay the price. My price. My feeling is that it was an attack, but we my feeling is that it was an attack, but we are my feeling is that it was an attack, but we are very strong, we trust our army but we are very strong, we trust our army that but we are very strong, we trust our army that they will do and complete the job, army that they will do and complete the job, and will do whatever it needs the job, and will do whatever it needs to the job, and will do whatever it needs to finish what they started. Today. Needs to finish what they started. Today, instead of getting ready for the upcoming jewish new year holiday, many israelis are cleaning up. Emergency restrictions have been eased. Life looks largely back to normal here. But the expectation is that israel is planning a significant retaliation against iran, even as War Rages on in gaza and is continuing to attack in lebanon. Smoke rising up again over the Beirut Skyline after israel renewed its strikes in the south of the city. The Hezbollah Stronghold. As real as israel expands its operation against the group, there is a rush at the airport for the few remaining flights out of the country. Translation i country. Translation .... translation i managed to book a Fliuht Translation i managed to book a fli. Ht for translation i managed to book a flight for today. Translation i managed to book a flight for today. We translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it but translation i managed to book a flight for today. We made it but the | flight for today. We made it but the last three days were very stressful. While israel insists it is carrying out only a limited Ground Offensive against hezbollah in the very south of lebanon, it is now sending another whole Military Division Northwards to join the fight. It says the aim is to make its border towns safe. But right now, the wider region fields on edge. Yolande knell, Bbc News, jerusalem. In a moment well speak to our correspondent In Beirut, Hugo Bachega. But first lets go to Yolande Knell injerusalem. Yolande, has there been any indication as to how and when israel will respond . Well, the israeli Security Security Cabinet met Last Night and promised a response. We dont know the details yet. There is a lot of speculation in the Israeli Media, the suggestion being that a significant retaliation could come within days. And theyre discussing possible targets inside iran, including nuclearfacilities, Oil Production sites, military bases there as well. After the previous major iranian attack back in april, we had the us really urging restraint. Israel went on to carry out quite a limited strike against an air defence base. Now what Israeli Media and moting this time is that there does not seem to be the same message coming from washington, really asking israel to hold back. Thank you very much indeed. Lets go to Hugo Bachega In Beirut. Hugo, this morning youve been to see some of the damage caused by israeli strikes . What have you seen . Yes, the hezbollah what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold in what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut| what have you seen . Yes, the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut has been heavily hit by the Israeli Military in the last two weeks. This Morning Hezbollah told journalists on a tour to see some of the destruction caused by those Air Strikes. This is the site of an israeli Air Strike in the Hezbollah Stronghold In Beirut. This building was head. There is nothing left of it. There is still some smoke coming from the rubble. There is a very heavy buildings nearby, they were also heavily damaged by the attacks. Pictures of the late hezbollah leader have been set up here. The scale of this destruction give you a sense of the power of the attack that happened here. And the Israeli Military has accused hezbollah of using the civilian population as human shields, of having its facilities in residential areas, something the group has denied. But also today we have the first indication of possible direct confrontation between Hezbollah Fighters and israeli soldiers in the south of the country. Hezbollah said it had repelled an attempt by israeli troops to enter a village near the border. This has not been confirmed for the Israeli Military, which continues to describe what is happening in the south as a limited, targeted and localised operation. More israeli troops are being sent to the border with lebanon, a sign that what we are seeing today could be the beginning of a wider campaign by the Israeli Military in lebanon. Thank you. Rafjets took part in the operation to defend israel Last Night, and Uk Troops stationed in cyprus are preparing to help in the evacuation of british nationals from lebanon. Lets speak now to our political Correspondent Leila Nathoo in westminster. Leila, what more can you tell us about the Uk Response . Good afternoon. We heard Last Night clear condemnation from Sir Keir Starmer of Irans Attack on israel. He reiterated his support for israels right to defend itself. But he also warned of the risk of miscalculation in the region. We know, as you say, that British Forces have, in the words of the Defence Secretaryjohn healey, Defence Secretary john healey, played Defence Secretaryjohn healey, played their part in attempts to prevent what he called a further escalation in the Middle East. He has not specifically said what role British Forces played in that operation, but we understand that british jets did operation, but we understand that britishjets did not operation, but we understand that british jets did not shoot down any of the iranian missiles over israel, and neither did the royal Navy Destroyer in the region, the hms duncan, fire any of its missiles. So we are waiting to hear a little bit more up from john healey, the Defence Secretary. He is in cyprus today, where hundreds of british troops are preparing for a potential evacuation of british nationals from lebanon following Israels Ground Invasion there. The government has chartered commercial flights for british citizens trying to leave beirut. But clearly the situation on the ground is pretty fast moving and ministers here will be preparing for all eventualities, both in terms of support for british nationals trying to free the fighting, as well as any potential for the role for British Forces. Thank you. Israel has banned the Un Secretary General from entering the country. Our correspondent in washington is tom bateman. Tom, what is the United States doing to support israel . Well, what we have had in the last few hours was a statement released on Social Media by israel katz, the israeli foreign minister, in which he said he was declaring antonio guterres, the Secretary General of the united nations, as, quote, persona non grata, and said he was banning him from entering israel. He said the reason was that anybody who cannot unequivocally condemn israel irans heinous attack on israel does not deserve to set foot on israeli soil. This had followed a pretty brief statement which mr guterres had issued yesterday on Social Media after the iranian attacks on israel. They didnt mention any of the countries involved. He didnt mention israels incursions into lebanon, he didnt mention iranian attacks either. It was a very broad statement where he said he condemned the broadening of the middle East Conflict with escalation after escalation, it must stop, we absolutely need a ceasefire. But this appears to have deepened a very lengthy and acrimonious row between israel and members of the united nations. We had, for example, last week Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a speech there, described the un as an anti israel flat earth society. Arab countries, the palestinians, accuse israel of flouting its charter, pointing out its breaches of Security Council resolutions. But now you have a very clear deepening of this row. As of yet no response from the Un Secretary General or his office. Tom bateman, thank you. You can keep up to date with all the latest developments in the Middle East on the Bbc News live page. The new Post Office Minister has told the bbc he cant commit to a Deadline Of March Next year for compensating all former Sub Postmasters who were wrongly accused of stealing. Gareth thomas said hed like to honour the timeframe set out by the Campaigner Sir Alan bates but it will be difficult. Tim muffett reports. One of the most widespread Miscarriages Ofjustice in uk history. The Post Office Scandal has led to wrongful prosecutions and wrecked lives. Its prompted a hit tv drama, and a knighthood for the man who inspired it, Sir Alan bates. The three year public inquiry into faulty Horizon Software has now entered its final phase, and injuly, a new Post Office Minister was appointed. This is the single biggest issue in my responsibilities. Its the one that i am determined to give most priority to, because there are so many people still to have a Sense Ofjustice restored to them. Campaigners have criticised the time its taken for all victims of the scandal to receive financial redress. Weve been speaking to postmasters who have been caught up in it, and they knew that we were speaking to you. Sir Alan Bates has asked for the government to set a clear deadline of next march ie six months time to pay redress to all can you commit to that . Well, i agree with Sir Alan that there hasnt been fast enough, um, progress. I think the truth is, looking back, it wasnt until the Drama Hit our Tv Screens that action really, uh, was stepped up. Were trying to sort out some of the practicalities. I wish i could commit to Sir Alans timeframe. I think it will be difficult to do that. I think we will be. We will have made substantial progress by next summer. Former Sub Posterjo Hamilton was convicted of False Accounting after an apparent shortfall of 36,000 at her Post Office in hampshire. Her conviction was overturned in 2021. Speaking on Bbc Breakfast this morning, she was unimpressed by mr thomas comments. Speed up, swift, weve heard it all and we are fed up with it. And i think the public are completely onside. But ijust find the whole thing absolutely disgusting. And why they cant commit to The End of march is beyond me. Do you believe criminal charges should now be brought . Well, im not going to comment on criminal charges at this point. I think we need to see what sir wyn williams inquiry brings forward. But i dont think as someone whos not a lawyer i should jump to a conclusion. But in april, speaking on Bbc Breakfast, Gareth Thomas predecessor as Post Office Minister, conservative mp kevin hollinrake, who isnt a lawyer either, said this. People should be prosecuted. Thats my view, and i think you and other people ive spoken to, i certainly feel, people who are within the Post Office and possibly further afield, should go to jail. Do you agree with him . If its appropriate that criminal prosecution takes place, then absolutely it should take place. Its for the police to make that judgement, not for me as a minister to make thatjudgement. But if the police think its appropriate, then absolutely it should take place. The time is 13. 15. Our top story this afternoon. Israel says iran will pay for a series of missile attacks, which the iranians say were in response to the killing of the leader of hezbollah. Failing to stop the cycle of re offending. A report says Education Standards in young Offenders Institutions in england are rapidly declining. Coming up on Bbc News. Englands netballers have clinched their series against New Zealand with a game to spare and reclaimed the Tainijamison Trophy for the first time in three years. A round the World Cruise Ship which was supposed to Leave Belfast yesterday following five months of delays is still in Northern Irish waters. The departure has been delayed again, this time due to missing paperwork. Its now scheduled to leave this afternoon. Our correspondent Chris Page reports. The oceans are beckoning, but theyre still out of reach. The Villa Vie Residences Odyssey has become world famous because of its world tour, which has taken in one city in four months. The view from the deck has stayed largely the same for the last 36 hours. The mood on board remains, well, buoyant. Hey, belfast, we loved you so much, we just couldnt leave you yet. I know youre all watching us. Were sitting offshore. Were not sure why. Its something administrative, but were all happy as can be. Life on the liner finally began on monday night. There was cheering, clapping, and Back Slapping as the ship finally got seabourn. We had a good night. We were welcomed with champagne and hors doeuvres, and then we had dinner. And then we had a party and sailed away. Were very happy to be on board. Were just hoping this situation doesnt last a long time. In the meantime, the music never stops. Among the passengers staying positive, a couple who became engaged during the 17 week delay. Yes, were still here. We werent planning on being here, but everybody s pretty happy. Were all at home. Finally. Im getting well treated as always. And enjoying a night near belfast. Living the odyssey life. Cheers. The seafarers enjoyed an impressive sunset yesterday evening, though the vista didnt quite resemble the caribbean, which is where the ship would have been by now if it had kept to its original schedule. Weve just celebrated our second night on board. Weve all been having a great time getting to hang out together, and were all looking forward to a move very soon. Many travellers said theyd come to love northern ireland during their unexpected stay here, but perhaps 124 days might feel like enough. Well the ship is anchored off the coast of County Down and the latest from is that passengers are expecting an Update Meeting to be held this afternoon. And then the expectation is that the ship will be casting off and sailing in that direction for 15 miles back into the port of belfast. That was also supposedly on the Cards Yesterday and did not happen. So in fact the only sure sign that the ship will be only sure sign that the ship will be on the move will be whenever it finally shifts from that position. So really still a lot of uncertainty. Whenever the ship finally gets going on its global voyage it will cross the equator in such a way that it will sail into perpetual summer. Such a way that it will sail into perpetualsummer. For such a way that it will sail into perpetual summer. For now it is a bright and breezy Day In northern ireland, the ship heading towards the high Seas But Notjust yet. The four conservative mps vying to lead the party have all addressed the final day of its annual conference. The next round of voting starts in a week and the new leader will be announced a month today. Our correspondent Hannah Miller was watching the speeches and has sent us this report. It is the moment this conference has been waiting for. 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