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Hello and welcome to our viewers joining us here in the United States and All Around The World as we continue our coverage of israel at war. I am rosemary church. U. S. President joe biden is preparing for his biggest show of support for israel since the hamas Terror Attacks, which killed at least 1400 people. He will travel to israel on wednesday at reaffirm u. S. Solidarity and its ironclad commitment to the countrys security. That announcement came from u. S. Circuit of state Anthony Blinken, who is on a marathon Diplomatic Mission across the middle east. Blinken also says the u. S. And israel have agreed to develop a plan for humanitarian aid from donor nations to reach civilians in gaza. It is critical that aid began flowing into gaza as soon as possible. We share the concern that hamas macys or destroy aid entering gaza, or otherwise prevent it from reaching the people who need it. If hamas in any ways blocks humanitarian assistance by reaching civilians, including by seizing the aid itself, will be the first to condemn it and work to prevent it from happening again. We are also hearing reports of an israeli airstrike in the city of rafa, early tuesday. The Palestinian Interior Ministry says at least 28 people were killed. The city is home to the Border Crossing where many Palestinian Civilians have been gathering to try to enter egypt. Even experts warn gaza is being strangled by israels weeklong siege and aerial bombardment before the most reach and strike, the palestinian Prime Minister said more than 2800 people had been killed in gaza. And Israeli Ground offensive into gaza is widely expected to start at anytime. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says israel wont stop until it destroys the military and governmental capability of hamas. More now from Cnn Senior International correspondent sam kiley. A warning, his report contains some graphic video. [sirens] at stake, a widening war in the middle east. A humanitarian horror and floods of refugees. The conundrum israel faces is self defense versus collective punishment. Still reeling from October 7th Hamas attacks in which at least 1400 people were killed and most of the civilians, israels Prime Minister has pledged to destroy hamas and called for international support. [speaking in a nonenglish language] he said just like the world united to destroy the not season destroy i. S. I. S. , now the world must unite in order to defeat hamas. But at what cost . The u. S. Secretary of state embarked on a frantic round of talks with israel ahead about why the anticipated Ground Assault on gaza. Our deep commitment to israels right, indeed, its obligation, to defend itself, and defend its people. But theres also been a warning from the white house. I think that it would be a mistake for israel to occupy gaza again. Hamas is blamed for mountain civilian casualties in gaza by israel and the uks foreign secretary. Of course we want to minimize palestinian casualties, israeli casualties. We want everyone to respect civilians. But the real clear distinction is that israel are trying to get civilians out of danger. Hamas are trying to put civilians into danger. Gaza has no fresh water, no power, its besieged by israel, and its egyptian border sealed. Half its 2 million population has been told to leave the north of the on cliff amid continued israeli airstrikes. More than half 1 million are on the move. Egypts president said i believe the ongoing retaliation goes beyond the right of selfdefense for israel, and amounts to the collective punishment of the gaza strip. Egypt further insists that the palestinians should not leave their territory and face permanent displacement. [speaking in a nonenglish language] china meanwhile is sending a special envoy to the region next week and calling for calm. As Around The World, revulsion at hamass recent atrocities risks being eclipsed by protests against israels operation in gaza. And as long the israeli lebanon border, iranbacked hezbollah and israel have been skirmishing. [sound of artillery] israel evacuated 28 villages along the frontier in case of outright war. An invasion of gaza could trigger just that once again in the middle east theres Global Division over what the problem is and fear of some of the solutions. Sam kiley, cnn. And cnns Katie Bull Glaze is following developments for us. She joins us live from london. Good morning to you, katie. So, President Joe Biden will visit israel on wednesday in a high stakes, risky trip. What might be achieved in terms of the release of hostages, establishing a humanitarian corridor, and, of course, preventing this war from expanding . Good morning, rosemary. One of the main things it is going to achieve is just the strong message it sends, and that is that the Biden Administration are making as, you mentioned, a very risky decision to send the american president into israel at this very unstable time. That message sends a clear signal that the american people, particularly this Biden Administration, are very focused on the escalating this conflict, ensuring that what is happening in israel and surrounding Palestinian Territories does not spread into a wider, regional conflict as it seems that risk of doing so. That was mentioned earlier in sams package about the 28 areas in the north of israel that have now been evacuated because of skirmishes with hezbollah, the militant region in lebanon. That is one of the concerns for the american administration, that there are surrounding neighboring states that are going to become involved in this conflict and that would escalated further. Ahead of bidens visit, Secretary Of State Anthony Blinken warned of effectively this message. He said this visit by biden will underscore our Crystal Clear message to any actor, state or non state, trying to take advantage of this crisis to attack israel. Dont. That was what he said, it is a very firm message from him, but also the same kind of wording that we will expect to see from biden when he arrives. The u. S. Is warning those around israel not to escalate this conflict and we are seeing, as well, with a reports now this morning, that the head of the u. S. Central command is also in israel talking to the head of the Israeli Military as well that this is something the American Military is gearing up to support and prepare for, that if israel is going to be engaging in a wider regional conflict, theyre very well be assistance from the americans as well. And that was clearly something that biden will be reiterating in this trip. Katie, we know that humanitarian aid is currently sitting on the egyptian side of the rafah Border Crossing, waiting for a humanitarian corridor to be established to then allow aid groups to deliver those supplies to desperate palestinians. Time is clearly running out, so what more are you learning about those efforts . Well, we know rosemary, that that is again something that is going to be on the agenda for bidens visit. We know that blinken just yesterday was talking to the egyptian president sissi about this, trying to reopen this crossing, the rafah crossing. That is a crossing between egypt and gaza where, not only these humanitarian supplies that you mentioned could get into gaza, but also people in gaza could get out. Many people are swarming around the gazan side of that border desperately trying to get out because of this besieged of israeli airstrikes and the many desperate to shortages of food, medical supplies, among other things. We know that we have seen this morning there are some reports from Egyptian State media that the humanitarian convoy is moving towards the border. Now, we do not know if that means the border is opening, but it may be an indication that something has changed. Clearly, there has been a pileup of humanitarian supply just sitting, theyre just 45 kilometers, about 28 miles, from this border. There is quite considerable support that has arrived, not just from neighboring countries, but also the eu has set up a humanitarian corridor, theyre beginning flights into egypt to enable the supply to get to the ground. The issue is getting it across that border, getting it from egypt in gaza and, as you say, time is desperately running out. We may see with bidens visit that this is something in particular that they need to reach an agreement on soon. Rosemary . Lets hope that happens. Katie polglase joining us live from london, many thanks. I want to bring in Lieutenant Colonel peter lerner from tel aviv, now hes a spokesperson for the Israeli Defense forces. We appreciate you joining us. Good morning, rosemary. So, the Palestinian Interior Ministry reports of israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 people at the rafah border, in Southern Gaza early tuesday. Why would israel bombed the very place it is telling palestinians to go . Hamas interior ministry, that is part of hamas war machine, that is precisely what they want you to ask, rosemary. The reason why we are here is because hamas opened a war against israel. Israel is now responding in kind, and i would say, and then some, and attention to change the game. When Hamas Butchered and abducted are civilians they have put themselves in jeopardy and they have, basically, intended in order to bring in the civilians of the gaza strip as the human shield. From our perspective, hamas is responsible for everything that is going on. The deaths and civilian reality on the ground is the responsibility of hamas. That did not do anything except cause death and destruction for their own people. Our responsibility is to restore safety and security to the people of israel and make sure that the gaza strip, rosemary, can never, ever be used as a Staging Ground to put your, massacre, and a productive israelis. Can i just clarify, was there an israeli airstrike at the rafah border . That killed these 28 people . I cant confirm that there were the deaths of 28 people, know i cannot. I can confirm that the idf will can continue to strike hamas wherever they hide, especially if they are trying to take advantage of the discussions that are taking place over these last few days about rafa. Sorry, if i could just get some clarification on that, are you saying that hamas were hiding in the crowds there at the rafah border, is that what you are saying . No, i am saying they will do everything to have these any route that they can in order to create strife, destruction, and yes, even at the sacrifice of their own people. Our role is to make sure that they cannot cause any more damage and that is what we are trying to do. I cant confirm the strike on that you are indicating about, on rafa, but i will say that we will operate against hamas. Over the past 24 hours we have killed three of their Senior Leaders that were involved in the implementation, planning, and guidance of the Terrorist Attack on the 7th of october. We will seek them out, we cannot be expected not to protect the civilians of israel because hamas is hiding behind theirs. I do want to get back to the rafah border, because obviously we want to talk about this effort to establish a humanitarian corridor, because there is all of that aid that is piling up on the egyptian side of the rafah Border Crossing and it needs to get across the desperate to palestinians. What are you able to tell us about efforts to open up that Border Crossing . So we have heard the discussions are ongoing on the diplomatic level and i say we are the war fighters, we are the warriors. The idf is very much focused on destroying and taking apart hamass operatives, leadership, and its terrorists. Well leave the diplomacy for the diplomats and, indeed, if the idf is instructed to enable a humanitarian corridor than we know how to implement that. This is currently the State Of Affairs on this issue. We are aware, from our interlocutors and the International Humanitarian community operating in gaza, that there are food stuff, medication, and water in the south of gaza strip, so there is shelter in order to cater to some of those needs. Of course, the huge influx of people that have listened to us when we instructed them to go south, because we intend on Striking Hamas in the north, is increasing the need and we will be following that over the next few days. But we will continue our operation against hamas. Of course we have had confirmation that u. S. President joe biden plans to visit israel on wednesday, but with a war raging, and of course a Ground Incursion likely, what will be the Security Risks and how might a u. S. President ial visit complicate the situation there already . We are, of course, very, very grateful for the support and solidarity that the u. S. Administration, under the leadership of President Biden, is being expressed towards israel. We are listening very closely to our allies and, of course, we will continue our operation in order to destroy hamas. There are two things that actually work in tandem together, because the u. S. , and i would say every decent person, looks at what hamas did and realized that this cannot be the new norm of terrorism Around The World. We are seeing attacks against and others Around The World just because of the state of hate and destruction and this cannot be the new norm. We cannot accept it as the new norm and hamas, when Prime Minister netanyahu addressed hamas as ices, when they distribute a video of one of the hostages last night, they are doing exactly the type of psychological terror that i. S. I. S. Has done. So we need to understand united in alliances against these evil people, this evil organization, we need to continue our effort as the idf to differentiate between the civilian population, the combatants, and the Terror Organization and its institutions of terror and that is where we are going. Lieutenant colonel peter lerner, thank you so much for joining us, we appreciate it. Good morning. Coming up next here on cnn newsroom, growing concerns that the conflict between israel and hamas could widen with the idf now striking targets in lebanon. Plus, the pentagon is moving more Military Assets towards israel, details on the latest u. S. Show of force in the region. Well be back with that and more in just a moment. To the north of israel, the idf confirms ongoing strikes on Terror Targets in lebanon belonging to the hezbollah militant group, which is backed by iran. With an Israeli Ground offensive intended to wipe out hamas from gaza, now believed to be imminent, fears are growing of the conflict spreading throughout the region. Iran has orange of consequences if the situation in gaza continues to escalate, while the u. S. In france and working to keep iran from getting directly involved. This morning, the idf says they are striking as blot tara targets in lebanon, skirmishes with the group have become more common at the border. Ben wedeman reports. The guided missile makes a direct hit on an israeli tank. The video released by hezbollahs immediate wing underscores the dangerous and sometimes deadly standoff between the groups fighters and Israeli Forces on the tense border between lebanon and israel. Since hamass surprise attack on israel all week and a half ago, sporadic strikes and counterstrikes have flared along the rugged mountainous frontier. There have been deaths on both sides, combatants and civilians. The tensions have been enough to rattle nerves and prompt israel to impose a four kilometer deep closed Military Zone on its side of the border, but still not enough violence, perhaps, to precipitate an all out war, so far. For hezbollah fought in a more than a monthlong war with israel in 2006 and, since then, with irans help, as grown only stronger. For in the southern town of the groups supporters staged a small rally in support of gaza. Repeating the usual slogans of death to israel, death to america. Our history shows slogans arent enough for others, as Blunt Parliament member tells me. We have plenty of experience with a zionist enemy. They know our power well. Iran, hezbollahs backer and ally, as warned if israel continues with what it calls its aggression on gaza, the conflict could expand. For United Nations peacekeepers have picked up their patrols along the border, but they can only do so much. Hezbollah, monday, put out more video showing their men shooting out israeli surveillance cameras. There isnt a nomansland along the borders. In some places there is a wall, but in others you compare right down into israeli towns like medulla. Clearly visible our israeli troops running from house to house. For four years an unwritten understanding was in place, whereby a certain amount of United States<\/a> and All Around The World<\/a> as we continue our coverage of israel at war. I am rosemary church. U. S. President joe biden is preparing for his biggest show of support for israel since the hamas Terror Attack<\/a>s, which killed at least 1400 people. He will travel to israel on wednesday at reaffirm u. S. Solidarity and its ironclad commitment to the countrys security. That announcement came from u. S. Circuit of state Anthony Blinken<\/a>, who is on a marathon Diplomatic Mission<\/a> across the middle east. Blinken also says the u. S. And israel have agreed to develop a plan for humanitarian aid from donor nations to reach civilians in gaza. It is critical that aid began flowing into gaza as soon as possible. We share the concern that hamas macys or destroy aid entering gaza, or otherwise prevent it from reaching the people who need it. If hamas in any ways blocks humanitarian assistance by reaching civilians, including by seizing the aid itself, will be the first to condemn it and work to prevent it from happening again. We are also hearing reports of an israeli airstrike in the city of rafa, early tuesday. The Palestinian Interior Ministry<\/a> says at least 28 people were killed. The city is home to the Border Crossing<\/a> where many Palestinian Civilians<\/a> have been gathering to try to enter egypt. Even experts warn gaza is being strangled by israels weeklong siege and aerial bombardment before the most reach and strike, the palestinian Prime Minister<\/a> said more than 2800 people had been killed in gaza. And Israeli Ground<\/a> offensive into gaza is widely expected to start at anytime. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a> says israel wont stop until it destroys the military and governmental capability of hamas. More now from Cnn Senior International<\/a> correspondent sam kiley. A warning, his report contains some graphic video. [sirens] at stake, a widening war in the middle east. A humanitarian horror and floods of refugees. The conundrum israel faces is self defense versus collective punishment. Still reeling from October 7th Hamas<\/a> attacks in which at least 1400 people were killed and most of the civilians, israels Prime Minister<\/a> has pledged to destroy hamas and called for international support. [speaking in a nonenglish language] he said just like the world united to destroy the not season destroy i. S. I. S. , now the world must unite in order to defeat hamas. But at what cost . The u. S. Secretary of state embarked on a frantic round of talks with israel ahead about why the anticipated Ground Assault<\/a> on gaza. Our deep commitment to israels right, indeed, its obligation, to defend itself, and defend its people. But theres also been a warning from the white house. I think that it would be a mistake for israel to occupy gaza again. Hamas is blamed for mountain civilian casualties in gaza by israel and the uks foreign secretary. Of course we want to minimize palestinian casualties, israeli casualties. We want everyone to respect civilians. But the real clear distinction is that israel are trying to get civilians out of danger. Hamas are trying to put civilians into danger. Gaza has no fresh water, no power, its besieged by israel, and its egyptian border sealed. Half its 2 million population has been told to leave the north of the on cliff amid continued israeli airstrikes. More than half 1 million are on the move. Egypts president said i believe the ongoing retaliation goes beyond the right of selfdefense for israel, and amounts to the collective punishment of the gaza strip. Egypt further insists that the palestinians should not leave their territory and face permanent displacement. [speaking in a nonenglish language] china meanwhile is sending a special envoy to the region next week and calling for calm. As Around The World<\/a>, revulsion at hamass recent atrocities risks being eclipsed by protests against israels operation in gaza. And as long the israeli lebanon border, iranbacked hezbollah and israel have been skirmishing. [sound of artillery] israel evacuated 28 villages along the frontier in case of outright war. An invasion of gaza could trigger just that once again in the middle east theres Global Division<\/a> over what the problem is and fear of some of the solutions. Sam kiley, cnn. And cnns Katie Bull Glaze<\/a> is following developments for us. She joins us live from london. Good morning to you, katie. So, President Joe Biden<\/a> will visit israel on wednesday in a high stakes, risky trip. What might be achieved in terms of the release of hostages, establishing a humanitarian corridor, and, of course, preventing this war from expanding . Good morning, rosemary. One of the main things it is going to achieve is just the strong message it sends, and that is that the Biden Administration<\/a> are making as, you mentioned, a very risky decision to send the american president into israel at this very unstable time. That message sends a clear signal that the american people, particularly this Biden Administration<\/a>, are very focused on the escalating this conflict, ensuring that what is happening in israel and surrounding Palestinian Territories<\/a> does not spread into a wider, regional conflict as it seems that risk of doing so. That was mentioned earlier in sams package about the 28 areas in the north of israel that have now been evacuated because of skirmishes with hezbollah, the militant region in lebanon. That is one of the concerns for the american administration, that there are surrounding neighboring states that are going to become involved in this conflict and that would escalated further. Ahead of bidens visit, Secretary Of State<\/a> Anthony Blinken<\/a> warned of effectively this message. He said this visit by biden will underscore our Crystal Clear<\/a> message to any actor, state or non state, trying to take advantage of this crisis to attack israel. Dont. That was what he said, it is a very firm message from him, but also the same kind of wording that we will expect to see from biden when he arrives. The u. S. Is warning those around israel not to escalate this conflict and we are seeing, as well, with a reports now this morning, that the head of the u. S. Central command is also in israel talking to the head of the Israeli Military<\/a> as well that this is something the American Military<\/a> is gearing up to support and prepare for, that if israel is going to be engaging in a wider regional conflict, theyre very well be assistance from the americans as well. And that was clearly something that biden will be reiterating in this trip. Katie, we know that humanitarian aid is currently sitting on the egyptian side of the rafah Border Crossing<\/a>, waiting for a humanitarian corridor to be established to then allow aid groups to deliver those supplies to desperate palestinians. Time is clearly running out, so what more are you learning about those efforts . Well, we know rosemary, that that is again something that is going to be on the agenda for bidens visit. We know that blinken just yesterday was talking to the egyptian president sissi about this, trying to reopen this crossing, the rafah crossing. That is a crossing between egypt and gaza where, not only these humanitarian supplies that you mentioned could get into gaza, but also people in gaza could get out. Many people are swarming around the gazan side of that border desperately trying to get out because of this besieged of israeli airstrikes and the many desperate to shortages of food, medical supplies, among other things. We know that we have seen this morning there are some reports from Egyptian State<\/a> media that the humanitarian convoy is moving towards the border. Now, we do not know if that means the border is opening, but it may be an indication that something has changed. Clearly, there has been a pileup of humanitarian supply just sitting, theyre just 45 kilometers, about 28 miles, from this border. There is quite considerable support that has arrived, not just from neighboring countries, but also the eu has set up a humanitarian corridor, theyre beginning flights into egypt to enable the supply to get to the ground. The issue is getting it across that border, getting it from egypt in gaza and, as you say, time is desperately running out. We may see with bidens visit that this is something in particular that they need to reach an agreement on soon. Rosemary . Lets hope that happens. Katie polglase joining us live from london, many thanks. I want to bring in Lieutenant Colonel<\/a> peter lerner from tel aviv, now hes a spokesperson for the Israeli Defense<\/a> forces. We appreciate you joining us. Good morning, rosemary. So, the Palestinian Interior Ministry<\/a> reports of israeli airstrikes have killed at least 28 people at the rafah border, in Southern Gaza<\/a> early tuesday. Why would israel bombed the very place it is telling palestinians to go . Hamas interior ministry, that is part of hamas war machine, that is precisely what they want you to ask, rosemary. The reason why we are here is because hamas opened a war against israel. Israel is now responding in kind, and i would say, and then some, and attention to change the game. When Hamas Butchered<\/a> and abducted are civilians they have put themselves in jeopardy and they have, basically, intended in order to bring in the civilians of the gaza strip as the human shield. From our perspective, hamas is responsible for everything that is going on. The deaths and civilian reality on the ground is the responsibility of hamas. That did not do anything except cause death and destruction for their own people. Our responsibility is to restore safety and security to the people of israel and make sure that the gaza strip, rosemary, can never, ever be used as a Staging Ground<\/a> to put your, massacre, and a productive israelis. Can i just clarify, was there an israeli airstrike at the rafah border . That killed these 28 people . I cant confirm that there were the deaths of 28 people, know i cannot. I can confirm that the idf will can continue to strike hamas wherever they hide, especially if they are trying to take advantage of the discussions that are taking place over these last few days about rafa. Sorry, if i could just get some clarification on that, are you saying that hamas were hiding in the crowds there at the rafah border, is that what you are saying . No, i am saying they will do everything to have these any route that they can in order to create strife, destruction, and yes, even at the sacrifice of their own people. Our role is to make sure that they cannot cause any more damage and that is what we are trying to do. I cant confirm the strike on that you are indicating about, on rafa, but i will say that we will operate against hamas. Over the past 24 hours we have killed three of their Senior Leaders<\/a> that were involved in the implementation, planning, and guidance of the Terrorist Attack<\/a> on the 7th of october. We will seek them out, we cannot be expected not to protect the civilians of israel because hamas is hiding behind theirs. I do want to get back to the rafah border, because obviously we want to talk about this effort to establish a humanitarian corridor, because there is all of that aid that is piling up on the egyptian side of the rafah Border Crossing<\/a> and it needs to get across the desperate to palestinians. What are you able to tell us about efforts to open up that Border Crossing<\/a> . So we have heard the discussions are ongoing on the diplomatic level and i say we are the war fighters, we are the warriors. The idf is very much focused on destroying and taking apart hamass operatives, leadership, and its terrorists. Well leave the diplomacy for the diplomats and, indeed, if the idf is instructed to enable a humanitarian corridor than we know how to implement that. This is currently the State Of Affairs<\/a> on this issue. We are aware, from our interlocutors and the International Humanitarian<\/a> community operating in gaza, that there are food stuff, medication, and water in the south of gaza strip, so there is shelter in order to cater to some of those needs. Of course, the huge influx of people that have listened to us when we instructed them to go south, because we intend on Striking Hamas<\/a> in the north, is increasing the need and we will be following that over the next few days. But we will continue our operation against hamas. Of course we have had confirmation that u. S. President joe biden plans to visit israel on wednesday, but with a war raging, and of course a Ground Incursion<\/a> likely, what will be the Security Risks<\/a> and how might a u. S. President ial visit complicate the situation there already . We are, of course, very, very grateful for the support and solidarity that the u. S. Administration, under the leadership of President Biden<\/a>, is being expressed towards israel. We are listening very closely to our allies and, of course, we will continue our operation in order to destroy hamas. There are two things that actually work in tandem together, because the u. S. , and i would say every decent person, looks at what hamas did and realized that this cannot be the new norm of terrorism Around The World<\/a>. We are seeing attacks against and others Around The World<\/a> just because of the state of hate and destruction and this cannot be the new norm. We cannot accept it as the new norm and hamas, when Prime Minister<\/a> netanyahu addressed hamas as ices, when they distribute a video of one of the hostages last night, they are doing exactly the type of psychological terror that i. S. I. S. Has done. So we need to understand united in alliances against these evil people, this evil organization, we need to continue our effort as the idf to differentiate between the civilian population, the combatants, and the Terror Organization<\/a> and its institutions of terror and that is where we are going. Lieutenant colonel peter lerner, thank you so much for joining us, we appreciate it. Good morning. Coming up next here on cnn newsroom, growing concerns that the conflict between israel and hamas could widen with the idf now striking targets in lebanon. Plus, the pentagon is moving more Military Assets<\/a> towards israel, details on the latest u. S. Show of force in the region. Well be back with that and more in just a moment. To the north of israel, the idf confirms ongoing strikes on Terror Targets<\/a> in lebanon belonging to the hezbollah militant group, which is backed by iran. With an Israeli Ground<\/a> offensive intended to wipe out hamas from gaza, now believed to be imminent, fears are growing of the conflict spreading throughout the region. Iran has orange of consequences if the situation in gaza continues to escalate, while the u. S. In france and working to keep iran from getting directly involved. This morning, the idf says they are striking as blot tara targets in lebanon, skirmishes with the group have become more common at the border. Ben wedeman reports. The guided missile makes a direct hit on an israeli tank. The video released by hezbollahs immediate wing underscores the dangerous and sometimes deadly standoff between the groups fighters and Israeli Forces<\/a> on the tense border between lebanon and israel. Since hamass surprise attack on israel all week and a half ago, sporadic strikes and counterstrikes have flared along the rugged mountainous frontier. There have been deaths on both sides, combatants and civilians. The tensions have been enough to rattle nerves and prompt israel to impose a four kilometer deep closed Military Zone<\/a> on its side of the border, but still not enough violence, perhaps, to precipitate an all out war, so far. For hezbollah fought in a more than a monthlong war with israel in 2006 and, since then, with irans help, as grown only stronger. For in the southern town of the groups supporters staged a small rally in support of gaza. Repeating the usual slogans of death to israel, death to america. Our history shows slogans arent enough for others, as Blunt Parliament<\/a> member tells me. We have plenty of experience with a zionist enemy. They know our power well. Iran, hezbollahs backer and ally, as warned if israel continues with what it calls its aggression on gaza, the conflict could expand. For United Nations<\/a> peacekeepers have picked up their patrols along the border, but they can only do so much. Hezbollah, monday, put out more video showing their men shooting out israeli surveillance cameras. There isnt a nomansland along the borders. In some places there is a wall, but in others you compare right down into israeli towns like medulla. Clearly visible our israeli troops running from house to house. For four years an unwritten understanding was in place, whereby a certain amount of Cross Border Fire<\/a> between hezbollah and israel was tolerated, but with the war in gaza about to enter perhaps its bloodiest phase yet, that understanding is starting to erode. Ben wedeman, cnn, southern lebanon. The head of u. S. Central command has arrived in tel aviv to meet with the Israeli Military<\/a> Chief Of Staff<\/a> and a u. S. Marine Rapid Response<\/a> force is heading to the waters off the israeli coast to help bolster the u. S. Presence in the middle east and keep the war from escalating into a regional conflict. Cnns Oren Liebermann<\/a> has details. A marine Rapid Response<\/a> force is headed to the waters of the coast of israel according to u. S. Officials familiar with the plans, as the u. S. Commits a growing number of Military Assets<\/a> to the region that are converging near israel, even as the Biden Administration<\/a> is avoiding becoming directly involved militarily in a very hot conflict. The 26th Marine Expeditionary<\/a> unit is currently on the uss baton, a Amphibious Assault<\/a> ship, in the gulf of oman, according to u. S. Officials. But according to that official, its moving towards israel. Its unclear if it will join other u. S. Navy of sits in the eastern, bexar or maine In The Red Sea<\/a> off the coast of southern israel. But there are a growing number of assets. Theyre the uss Gerald R Ford<\/a> Strike Forces<\/a> in the eastern med, and the Dwight The Eisenhower Strikeforce<\/a> will arrive in that same area in just a couple of weeks. Its already moving that way according to cnn reporting from over the weekend. The key here is as the u. S. Is trying to show support to israel and show a strong returns to iran and iranian proxies in the region, in particular, hezbollah and lebanon, the u. S. Is still trying to get involved directly in this conflict. Trying to walk a very fine line here. On the same time on sunday night, u. S. Secretary of defense lloyd austin issued an order of about 2000 troops to prepare for the possibility of deployment directly to israel, offering a another option for President Joe Biden<\/a> to consider how much support, how to offer that support, and whether the u. S. Should become directly more involved. It is crucial to note here that those 2000 troops that might be preparing for the possibility of deployment to israel would not be combat troops. Instead, theyd be support, so, logistics, planning, as well as perhaps medical assistance. Were looking for more details from the pentagon here in the coming days there. But all of this, as the u. S. Becomes more and more involved here in a conflict as israel promises a prolonged and perhaps Difficult Campaign<\/a> and the next stage of israels operations expected here with a growing force on the border of gaza. Oren liebermann, cnn, in the pentagon. Well be right back. The power goes out and we still have wifi to do our homework. And thats a good thing . Great in my book who are you . No power . No problem. Introducing stormready wifi. Now you can stay reliably connected through Power Outages<\/a> with unlimited cellular data and up to 4 hours of battery backup to keep you online. Only from xfinity. Home of the xfinity 10g network. Welcome back everyone. The u. S. President is expected to make a high stakes wartime visit to israel this week. The u. S. Secretary of state says joe biden will arrive wednesday in a show of american support and Israeli Military<\/a> spokesperson says President Biden<\/a>s planned visit will not complicate or delay any Ground Invasion<\/a> of gaza. Meanwhile, the u. N. s Palestinian Human Rights<\/a> official is warning of a, quote, mass Ethnic Cleansing<\/a> by israel. She says palestinians have no safe place anywhere in gaza and humanitarian concerns are mounting. Egyptian state media reports aid convoys have been moving towards the rafah Border Crossing<\/a> in gaza, but there is no indication it will open anytime soon. The Palestinian Interior Ministry<\/a> says new airstrikes on rafa have killed at least 28 people this tuesday. It is estimated that a half million gaza residents have fled the north following israels Evacuation Order<\/a> and devastating airstrikes. Now we are going to share the harrowing story of one of our own cnn family members. Ibrahim dahman is a cnn journalist who lives in Northern Gaza<\/a> with his wife. They have two boys and is pregnant with their third child, but abraham and his family, like so many others, was forced to leave on a dangerous journey south. [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] [speaking in a nonenglish language] that very personal report from our cnn journalist, ibrahim dahman. The deepening humanitarian crisis in gaza is especially dire for children with the supplies of basic necessities like water and medicine dwindling. Many families are seeking shelter out to schools and other u. N. Buildings. Aid organizations are urging officials to take action, saying children in gaza need lifesaving support at every minute counts. Joining me now from jordans unicef spokesperson james elder. Thank you so much for talking with us. Hi there, rosemary. Of course, the u. N. Says gaza is being strangled by israels siege that is cutting off water, food, and electricity, and of course the airstrike is adding that agony. Your focus is on the plight of the children. What is happening to them in gaza right now . In the most blunt and heartbreaking sense, rosemary, they are being killed. We have seen hundreds and hundreds of children killed in this very short space of time in eight or nine days, as you just heard there, the bombardments have not let up at all. You are asking 1 Million People<\/a> to move from one part of a very congested area to another whilst these bombardments continue. It is hard to understand, rosemary, how much force it must get four children. How much worse it must get for their families, how many more must die, what sort of suffering and trauma. Yet, for unicef, it has been too much since it started. A child is a child and israel, gaza, wherever they are, it doesnt seem right now despite that being the Heart And Soul<\/a> of unicef. As you say, water, electricity, power, babies are being born under bombshell. Children are running under bomb, should mothers are mourning as these bombs fall. It is a horrifying situation and humanitarian aid is, of course, currently sitting at the rafah Border Crossing<\/a> on the egyptian side waiting for word that a humanitarian corridor can be established. What is causing the delay exactly with that and when do you expect supplies to get to Northern Gaza<\/a> once they eventually get through the rafah crossing . Indeed, this is the question of so many children being killed by bombs, but so many more children, if you can believe it, at risk now because they havent got access to water or medicine is how many more children must die it was all that eight sitting there. So, from day one, rosemary, you know suss has been saying a ceasefire. People must be able to move safely. A ceasefire and humanitarian access, get that corridor. Yet here even ir, more than a week later, 100 or more trucks lined up there. Now, unicef, because we have brave colleagues like you just showed with your cnn colleague, brave colleagues trying to deliver medical supplies, purification tablets, in gaza, but our supplies are dwindling. Hospitals are breaking point, children are on the floors in hospitals where they can reach those places. So those large saving supplies have to get, in but they have been there now for days and days, rosemary. Of course, children make up half of gazas population and so many of them, as you mentioned, have been killed, wounded, or been emotionally or physically scarred by this. What needs to happen next to improve their plight . What needs to be the next move here, what should the International Community<\/a> be doing right now . It is a great question and so frequently were looking at the next day or three and not the only solution, of course, for this part of a world is a long term political solution, a Military Solution<\/a> will simply not work. It is nonsensical. Gaza has such a young population of children, as any demographer will tell you, that can be an amazing demographic dividend. Educate those children and in ten years you have a vibrant, active, tax base, the envy of some of the aging parts of the world. On the other hand, destroy their schools, traumatize them, and you have a very, very different scenario. Those schools are being destroyed, as are so many buildings. I think one of the things people are talking about right now is the reports of hundreds and hundreds of people still stuck under the rubble. That is both humanitarian, we can get some of those people out, some of those children who are still alive. Some of them have been dead for such a long time, rosemary, the decomposing in a city with almost no water, well add another Health Crisis<\/a> on top of the many crises that we are speaking of. It is a nightmare scenario. James elder, thank you for all of your doing and for sharing your insights on this very delicate issue. We appreciate it. Coming up next here on cnn newsroom, a closely watched visit to beijing as Vladimir Putin<\/a> makes a Rare International<\/a> trip to meet with his dear friend, you jinping. Russian president Vladimir Putin<\/a> has spoken by phone with israeli Prime Minister<\/a> benjamin tanyahu. The kremlin says they discuss the growing conflict in gaza with putin, offering it to help and it peacefully through diplomacy. And, just a few hours ago, the russian president arrived in beijing to meet with his dear friend, she jinping. Officially, putin is there for the belt and road forum, for international cooperation, but the visit is also seen as a showcase that the leaders know Limit Partnership<\/a> amid rising tensions in the middle east. For more on this we want to bring in cnns beijing bureau chief, steven jiang. Good to see you, stephen. So, what is likely goal of this visit to china by russias president putin, coming at a time when, of course, both leaders have criticized israels military response to the hamas attacks . That is right, rosemary. As you mentioned, this visit by putin is under such global scrutiny because it is so rare for him to travel outside of russia these days, especially after that Arrest Warrant<\/a> was issued for him for alleged war crimes in ukraine. As you also touched on, this is also happening against the backdrop of geopolitical faultlines, really Around The World<\/a>. Remember, The Last Time Putin<\/a> came here was right before the 2022 Beijing Olympics<\/a> when he and President Xi Cement<\/a> that no limits partnership that you just mentioned, but it was a few weeks before he launched the brutal invasion against ukraine. A lot has happened since then, including this latest conflict in the middle east. But, if anything, all of these major events have pushed these two leaders even closer together because a lot of these events have really reinforced this notion that the u. S. Is really the problem, the culprit, and reinforcing their desire, their willingness to reshape a order long dominated by the u. S. And its western allies. The translation of that kind of notion, of course, is much closer economic ties between the two sides. For example, seeing bilateral trade and investment soaring in the past three years because moscow is still under severe sanctions. But, also we have seen them really coordinate a lot more closely on foreign policy, global messaging, and including on this latest conflict involving israel and hamas. Both sides have very much focused on highlighting palestinian suffering after the israeli counterattacks, but not naming hamas, being the ones that really launched the initial, brutal, heinous acts against israeli civilians. Also, of course, you have seen, strategically both sides, analysts may see this as an opportunity for them to actually get some Breathing Room<\/a> as this conflict in the middle east diverts u. S. Attention and resources, not to mention for jinping, this is another perfect opportunity to present this alternative image of the chinese bringing the world peace and development as you mentioned because the forum being held here, according to officials and state media, the u. S. Is fanning the flames of war in the middle east. Rosemary . Our thanks to steven jiang, bringing us that live report from beijing. Republican u. S. Congressman, jim jordan, its picking up more support in his quest to become the next speaker of the house of representatives, but it remains to be seen if he can get enough votes for a plan for vote in the coming hours. The speaker needs a majority of the full house to be elected and jordan can only afford to lose for republicans if every member votes. We will go to the floor. It is not about pressuring anybody, it is about we have got to have a speaker. You cant open the house and ge t if jordan ultimately loses, republicans will be back at square one on their 14th day without a speaker. A sixyearold muslim boy stabbed dozens of times in his home near chicago. His last words, mom, im fine. What his mother claims her landlord said before attacking the family, thats next here on cnn. Court documents reveal netaik near chicago, was left a sixyearold muslim boy dead and his mother seriously wounded. She told police their landlord, joseph czuba, told her he was angry with her about the situation in israel. When she responded, lets pray for peace, she said czuba tacked her and her son with a knife. Authorities are prosecuting the attack as a hate crime. Cnns whitney wild has details. A sixyearold boy, wadea alfayoume, laid to rest today. A very kind kid. He liked to jump up and down. When he was dead, he was less worse than his mom. Mom im fine. You know what, he was fine. Hes in a better place. Police say, he was brutally stabbed to death by his landlord just outside of chicago, allegedly for being muslim. Landlord, and an act of hate, shouting threats and violence. The boys mother, Hanaan Shahin<\/a>, was also stop more than a dozen times and is still being treated in the hospital. She was unable to attend her sons funeral today. Landlord, 71yearold joseph czuba appearing in court today. Joseph czuba allegedly rented the room to Hanaan Shahin<\/a> and her son saturday morning, stopping the six year old 26 time. Theyre claiming the landlord has the child in another room, and apparently is either stabbing or has stopped the child. Authorities have now opened a federal hate crime investigation. The local sheriff saying, in a statement, both victims in this brutal attack were targeted by the suspect due to them being muslim. The ongoing middle eastern conflict involving hamas and the israelis. Outraged erupting over the brutal crime. You pay the price for the atmosphere of hate. Illustrating why federal officials are worried about growing threats aimed at American Muslims<\/a> and american since the hamass Terror Attack<\/a> in israel. Countering terrorism remains the fbis number one priority. We will not tolerate violence motivated by hate and extremism. We are going to continue to do everything in our power to protect the american people. Sixyearold funeral, more evidence the threat is all too real. [speaking in a nonenglish language] his father said the conflict in the middle east should cause no violence on american soil. Saying, quote, i hope my son will be the bullet that will resolve this issue. Elizabeth was ordered be held without bond today. His next Court Appearance<\/a> is october 30th. Whitney wild, cnn, ridgeview, illinois. The u. S. Secret services of more than 30 people protesting israels war in gaza were arrested monday near the white house. Authorities say those arrested were trying to get past barriers and blocking entrances. The Organization Behind<\/a> the protest, a Jewish American<\/a> group called if not now is asking President Biden<\/a> to force a cease fire between israel and hamas. And the next hour of speak with a spokesperson for that group about mondays protest and what they tried to do. Thank you so much for your company this hour, im rosemary church. Ill be back with more cnn newsroom in just a moment. Do stay with us","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"archive.org","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","width":"800","height":"600","url":"\/\/ia904501.us.archive.org\/35\/items\/CNNW_20231017_060000_CNN_NewsNight_with_Abby_Phillip\/CNNW_20231017_060000_CNN_NewsNight_with_Abby_Phillip.thumbs\/CNNW_20231017_060000_CNN_NewsNight_with_Abby_Phillip_000001.jpg"}},"autauthor":{"@type":"Organization"},"author":{"sameAs":"archive.org","name":"archive.org"}}],"coverageEndTime":"20240703T12:35:10+00:00"}