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Has died at the age of 66. On newsnight at 1030. We will go deeper behind the headlines and speak to key Players Behind todays big stories. Plus, well have the first look at tomorrows headlines. Good evening. More than 100 people are reported to have been killed in gaza as they tried to reach a convoy carrying food aid. Crowds of people had gathered to get close to the lorries. Israels military told the bbc tonight that it killed a handful of people they believed were a threat. A palestinian witness told the bbc that most of those who died were run over as the aid convoy moved away. In the last hour, the Un Security Council has been meeting Behind Closed Doors to discuss the situation. It comes on the day that the hamas government says more than 30,000 people have been killed in the territory since this conflic ....
The raids were also aimed at gaining information on the whereabouts of the more than two hundred hostages held in gaza. We are hearing talks in doha to release more hostages are reaching a serious stage. But israel has dismissed any talk of a ceasefire in return for theirfreedom. Weve just heard from the un that 20 trucks have crossed the border bringing much needed aid into the strip. The head of the Main Un Agency Helping Palestinians in gaza says hundreds of truckloads of aid are needed every day, rather the few dozen that have been allowed in so far. The agency has called forfuel to be allowed in, with only a minimal supply left for hospitals, Water Desalination Plants and bakeries. Israel says its not permitting Fuel Deliveries because they could be commandeered by hamas. Lucy willia ....
Hour as yourfriend. We will stand with you in solidarity, we will stand with your people. This is not merely our battle. Its batlle of entire civilized world. Aid agencies warn gaza is in need of far more aid than promised so far. The un humanitarian chief says, about 100 lorries will be required every day. Frustration as trucks loaded with supplies remain stuck at the Border Crossing point with eygpt. The families of some of the hostages make another appeal. Israels military says 203 people are now thought to have been taken by hamas. They are innocent civilians, innocent they are innocent civilians, innocent children, in hard conditions, they need to be released, and released now. More on all of that in a moment or two, but first, lets catch up with the Business News of the day. Good afternoon, lukwesa. Thank you, matthew. We start in the us where the head of the central ba ....
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