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in benjamin netanyahu does not seem too bothered by that now, does the?— by that now, does the? talking about, by that now, does the? talking about. yet _ by that now, does the? talking about, yet something - by that now, does the? talking about, yet something much - by that now, does the? talking i about, yet something much more micro—in his mind, something much more administrative and something were israel remains absolute security control and local administration official who runs the gaza strip almost like a municipality and cannot have any connections to hamas and the united nations works agency and part of the problem another solution and as of the being controversial and donors suspending their funding because these concerns the people very small, very small number out of the tens of thousands and it has become an issue as well and that's always been a difficult relationship between benjamin netanyahu and the americans and we hear from sources that the prime minister does talk differently and in private, differently and in private, different to
in benjamin netanyahu does not seem too bothered by that now, does the?— by that now, does the? talking about, by that now, does the? talking about. yet _ by that now, does the? talking about, yet something - by that now, does the? talking about, yet something much - by that now, does the? talking i about, yet something much more micro—in his mind, something much more administrative and something were israel remains absolute security control and local administration official who runs the...
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benjamin netanyahu was focused on his political— in reality? benjamin netanyahu was focused on his political survival - focused on his political survival more than anything and the stability of his own coalition. he says he wants the hostages out clearly prioritises the fight in gaza first and then hostages. he believes that in order to secure the release of the hostages israel must continue fighting. there are others in israel that opposed that the. right now many people in israel are feeling that he is not doing all that can be donein that he is not doing all that can be done in order to seek the release of the hostages. we done in order to seek the release of the hostages-— the hostages. we will put onto the screen pictures _ the hostages. we will put onto the screen pictures coming _ the hostages. we will put onto the screen pictures coming in - the hostages. we will put onto the screen pictures coming in from - screen pictures coming in from ramallah because palestinian protests at the planned meeting between palestinian leaders and anto
benjamin netanyahu was focused on his political— in reality? benjamin netanyahu was focused on his political survival - focused on his political survival more than anything and the stability of his own coalition. he says he wants the hostages out clearly prioritises the fight in gaza first and then hostages. he believes that in order to secure the release of the hostages israel must continue fighting. there are others in israel that opposed that the. right now many people in israel are...
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and that is the problem, a dilemma for benjamin netanyahu. these discussions come amid further warnings about the humanitarian conditions in gaza. the un says there's a growing risk of famine on top of the unstable security situation there. this report from our special correspondent fergal keane begins in rafah where an estimated 1.5 million people have sought shelter. you may find some of his report distressing. it is mostly a story of exhausted waiting. each long minute, they seek anything to fight the pain of hunger. the young, who each day go out to feed their families. a charity is able to offer beans, a bowl per household. ii—year—old mohamed spends every day seeking food for his family. "when i go back to my family with this food, they are happy and we all eat together. but sometimes i go empty—handed and i feel sad." this is northern gaza, where hunger is worst. and so much other suffering too. two—month—old mahmoud fatoo is one of the vulnerable victims. the doctor examining him told us how he had died. israel says the un i
and that is the problem, a dilemma for benjamin netanyahu. these discussions come amid further warnings about the humanitarian conditions in gaza. the un says there's a growing risk of famine on top of the unstable security situation there. this report from our special correspondent fergal keane begins in rafah where an estimated 1.5 million people have sought shelter. you may find some of his report distressing. it is mostly a story of exhausted waiting. each long minute, they seek anything to...
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if benjamin netanyahu said it was a matter of time.— benjamin netanyahu said it was a matter of time. if we don't have a deal matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we matter of time. if we don't have a deal. we will _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it has - matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it has to - matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it has to be i deal, we will do it. it has to be done because total victory is our goal and within reach. ii done because total victory is our goal and within reach.— done because total victory is our goal and within reach. if israel and hamas strike _ goal and within reach. if israel and hamas strike a _ goal and within reach. if israel and hamas strike a deal _ goal and within reach. if israel and hamas strike a deal on _ goal and within reach. if israel and hamas strike a deal on hostages, | hamas strike a d
if benjamin netanyahu said it was a matter of time.— benjamin netanyahu said it was a matter of time. if we don't have a deal matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we matter of time. if we don't have a deal. we will _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it _ matter of time. if we don't have a deal, we will do it. it has - matter of time. if we don't have a...
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well the world continue to allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was _ allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was or— allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was or will it say enough killing and destruction and hatred, and put us on _ and destruction and hatred, and put us on a _ and destruction and hatred, and put us on a path — and destruction and hatred, and put us on a path towards peace? the foreian us on a path towards peace? tie: foreign minister us on a path towards peace? tte: foreign minister of us on a path towards peace? t"'te: foreign minister ofjordan, us on a path towards peace? t'te: foreign minister ofjordan, a us on a path towards peace? t“te: foreign minister ofjordan, a bleak assessment there as the war continues in gaza. that is all from us just now. let s get some of the day s other news now rival groups of eritreans clashed outside a cultural centre in the hague on saturday night. dutch police cars were attacked, vehicles set on fire and tear gas used to try to restore calm. long—standing tensions within eritrean communities have recently flared up aroun
well the world continue to allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was _ allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was or— allow benjamin netanyahu to do what he was or will it say enough killing and destruction and hatred, and put us on _ and destruction and hatred, and put us on a _ and destruction and hatred, and put us on a path — and destruction and hatred, and put us on a path towards peace? the foreian us on a path towards peace? tie: foreign minister us on a path towards peace? tte:...
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how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's- catastrophe. how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's plansl catastrophe. how much is a factor i with benjamin netanyahu's plans for a post—conflict scenario and does a man be? is it something they will take into account? is it being kept separate? summer social i think it's separate? summer social i think its beginning to believe a little bit more, we saw the release of very broad principles, i guess, from prime minister netanyahu of the day after the post—war settlement, which i very much inconsistent with what the international community has been saying and what the persons have been demanding. i saying and what the persons have been demanding.— saying and what the persons have been demanding. i think some of this has now been — been demanding. i think some of this has now been integrated _ been demanding. i think some of this has now been integrated into - been demanding. i think some of this has now been integrated into a - has now been integrated into a waiter negotiation, i th
how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's- catastrophe. how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's plansl catastrophe. how much is a factor i with benjamin netanyahu's plans for a post—conflict scenario and does a man be? is it something they will take into account? is it being kept separate? summer social i think it's separate? summer social i think its beginning to believe a little bit more, we saw the release of very broad principles, i guess, from prime minister netanyahu of the...
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benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in _ that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah _ that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah we - that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah we have - the operation in rafah we have spoken about form weeks now, much anticipated, will still go ahead. how will that work in the framework of the ceasefire deal?— of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netan ahu of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netanyahu acknowledged - of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netanyahu acknowledged that - of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netanyahu acknowledged that if i of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr. netanyahu acknowledged that if there was a new ceasefire deal put in place that those plans would have to be put on hold. he says he has received plans from the israeli military about how it would go ahead with such an operation, those plans have not been released and i have been voices of concern, is high up as the un secretary—general saying this could be the nail in the
benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in _ that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah _ that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah we - that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation in rafah we have - the operation in rafah we have spoken about form weeks now, much anticipated, will still go ahead. how will that work in the framework of the ceasefire deal?— of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netan ahu of the ceasefire deal? certainly mr netanyahu...
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the main with benjamin netanyahu? the main event _ with benjamin netanyahu? tue: main event is the with benjamin netanyahu? tte: main event is the guise of war. the settlor violence has gone down since october seven, the us officials tell me notjust on that is israeli side, there's a fear that both at home abroad but the president support for israel is being mistaken to say he will tolerate these attacks. i don't think, those wider issues that need to be dealt with in terms of humanitarian aid getting on but the settlor issue is an issue where they all agree that no—one should mistake that. there is a zero tolerance policy. i don't see it as part of a wider break at all. this is something that needs to be dealt with and it has do not just happen but it has to be seen to have been happening and thatis seen to have been happening and that is why the us made move. you mention the perception of the us abroad though, there are some who would say that it is us and president biden alone who can influence benjamin netanyahu when it comes to easing off the attacks o
the main with benjamin netanyahu? the main event _ with benjamin netanyahu? tue: main event is the with benjamin netanyahu? tte: main event is the guise of war. the settlor violence has gone down since october seven, the us officials tell me notjust on that is israeli side, there's a fear that both at home abroad but the president support for israel is being mistaken to say he will tolerate these attacks. i don't think, those wider issues that need to be dealt with in terms of humanitarian aid...
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we heard from benjamin netanyahu _ absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that - absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that he - absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that he was i absolutely nothing. we heard from - benjamin netanyahu that he was going to offer safe passage to palestinians into northern areas before any planned ground invasion, but there weren't any details, do you have any idea about any safe passage that has been provided at all? ., ., ., , ., ., , all? not at all, my dear. there has been many — all? not at all, my dear. there has been many times _ all? not at all, my dear. there has been many times israel— all? not at all, my dear. there has been many times israel has - all? not at all, my dear. there hasl been many times israel has claimed to establish safe passages when they have ended up being hostages being tortured and check security wires and at checkpoints. i'm wondering as to how benjamin netanyahu would be allowed to do such a thing when he knows quite well he h
we heard from benjamin netanyahu _ absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that - absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that he - absolutely nothing. we heard from benjamin netanyahu that he was i absolutely nothing. we heard from - benjamin netanyahu that he was going to offer safe passage to palestinians into northern areas before any planned ground invasion, but there weren't any details, do you have any idea about any safe passage that has been provided at all?...
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israel's parliament backs benjamin netanyahu's declaration opposing the unilateral creation of a palestinian state. the bbc investigates an israeli hostage rescue in gaza that left dozens of palestinians dead. the wars in the middle east and ukraine dominate discussions at a meeting of 620 foreign ministers in brazil. iam i am helena iam helena humphrey. good to have you with us. we begin in the middle east. as international pressure mounts on israel to account for its actions in gaza, members of the israeli parliament, the knesset, have overwhelmingly backed a resolution by the prime minister benjamin netanyahu rejecting any unilateral recognition of a palestinian state. netanyhahu's likud party says 99 out of 120 members voted to support the declaration passed earlier this week by the israeli cabinet. it follows efforts by leaders across to world to examine fresh ways to reach a two—state solution to the decades—long conflict. the people of israel and their elected representatives are united today as never before. the tennis that voted overwhelmingly to oppose any attempt to unilateral
israel's parliament backs benjamin netanyahu's declaration opposing the unilateral creation of a palestinian state. the bbc investigates an israeli hostage rescue in gaza that left dozens of palestinians dead. the wars in the middle east and ukraine dominate discussions at a meeting of 620 foreign ministers in brazil. iam i am helena iam helena humphrey. good to have you with us. we begin in the middle east. as international pressure mounts on israel to account for its actions in gaza, members...
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benjamin netanyahu says an assault on rafah will go ahead. the un secretary—general says nothing can justify what he called the collective punishment of the palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city would - palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city would not. palestinian people in gaza. israeli i offensive on the city would not only be terrifying for more than a million palestinian civilians sheltering there, it would put the final nail in the coffin of our aid programmes. final nail in the coffin of our aid programmes-— final nail in the coffin of our aid rourammes. ~ ., ., ., u , .,, programmes. wrong and unacceptable, prime minister — programmes. wrong and unacceptable, prime minister rishi _ programmes. wrong and unacceptable, prime minister rishi sunak _ programmes. wrong and unacceptable, prime minister rishi sunak condemns l prime mini
benjamin netanyahu says an assault on rafah will go ahead. the un secretary—general says nothing can justify what he called the collective punishment of the palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city _ palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city would - palestinian people in gaza. israeli offensive on the city would not. palestinian people in gaza. israeli i...
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no because we've just heard from benjamin - we've just heard from benjamin netanyahu as he reported that he is going ahead with his plans in rafah and the secretary has expressed concern that benjamin netanyahu doesn't care what the world is thinking and is acting well beyond and above international law. so there is no time limit and if this operation is to be conducted in rafah according to what is leaked out of the israeli government, it will take weeks, so nobody knows and we will be ready. let’s will take weeks, so nobody knows and we will be ready.— we will be ready. let's spend one more moment — we will be ready. let's spend one more moment on _ we will be ready. let's spend one more moment on the _ we will be ready. let's spend one more moment on the plans - we will be ready. let's spend one more moment on the plans in - we will be ready. let's spend one - more moment on the plans in rafah. what do you think the impact would be if and when benjamin netanyahu makes the decision was a military makes the decision was a military make the decision move in the ground. if make the
no because we've just heard from benjamin - we've just heard from benjamin netanyahu as he reported that he is going ahead with his plans in rafah and the secretary has expressed concern that benjamin netanyahu doesn't care what the world is thinking and is acting well beyond and above international law. so there is no time limit and if this operation is to be conducted in rafah according to what is leaked out of the israeli government, it will take weeks, so nobody knows and we will be ready....
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_ there's only so much they can allow benjamin netanyahu to be seen to be pushing _ benjamin netanyahu to be seen to be pushing and answering the share by parts _ pushing and answering the share by parts of— pushing and answering the share by parts of international immunity intermarriage and the be using that intermarriage and the be using that in private _ intermarriage and the be using that in private at the time and some of these _ in private at the time and some of these negotiations are going on to say listen, — these negotiations are going on to say listen, we will tolerate the central — say listen, we will tolerate the central point will recognise there is a difference between but they will he _ is a difference between but they will be expecting netanyahu to move in the _ will be expecting netanyahu to move in the question is whether or not he can hold _ in the question is whether or not he can hold the — in the question is whether or not he can hold the coalition around together— can hold the coalition around together without making concessions. do you _ together with
_ there's only so much they can allow benjamin netanyahu to be seen to be pushing _ benjamin netanyahu to be seen to be pushing and answering the share by parts _ pushing and answering the share by parts of— pushing and answering the share by parts of international immunity intermarriage and the be using that intermarriage and the be using that in private _ intermarriage and the be using that in private at the time and some of these _ in private at the time and some of these negotiations are...
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president biden cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. that is what is happening. because in december, the us voted in favour for a different solution. ordering exactly to provide humanitarian assistance and creating the condition for a ceasefire. that resolution was adopted in december, not vetoed. now almost two months later, the us is back in a very bad position, they cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. the problem is now, 2 million people are dying, starving, and this in the international court says is genocide. civilisation is dying. the us needs to support the law and civilisation but biden is supporting benjamin netanyahu who is destroying israel. i want tojump in there. i'll come back to the icj in a moment, you mentioned the political aspect in thatjoe biden is in a weak position and cannot stop mr netanyahu but i want to come back to the argument that we saw at the un. they need to let negotiations play out right now rather than calling for a ceasefire. do you think that could be a valid point? no. when i was a chief prosecutor i saw that, no, don't indict th
president biden cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. that is what is happening. because in december, the us voted in favour for a different solution. ordering exactly to provide humanitarian assistance and creating the condition for a ceasefire. that resolution was adopted in december, not vetoed. now almost two months later, the us is back in a very bad position, they cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. the problem is now, 2 million people are dying, starving, and this in the international court says...
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how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's plans would benjamin netanyahu's plans for a post—conflict scenario in gaza be? is it something they will take into account? is it being kept separate? i think it's beginning to leak a little bit more in, we saw the release of very broad principles, i guess, from prime minister netanyahu of the day after the post—war settlement, which is very much inconsistent with what the international community has been saying and what palestinians have been demanding. i think some of this has now been integrated into a wider negotiation, i think the international community led by the us has been very clear on some principles that run directly in contrast to what prime minister benjamin netanyahu has said about the security presence, no real role for the palestinian authority, although they are not mentioned by name and his broad contours that were released this week. i hope again if we have that pause, if we have humanitarian aid enter, if we have diplomatic space opening up, the substantive conversation over what has to happen after this, to make it th
how much is a factor with benjamin netanyahu's plans would benjamin netanyahu's plans for a post—conflict scenario in gaza be? is it something they will take into account? is it being kept separate? i think it's beginning to leak a little bit more in, we saw the release of very broad principles, i guess, from prime minister netanyahu of the day after the post—war settlement, which is very much inconsistent with what the international community has been saying and what palestinians have been...
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with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well — with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well and _ with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well. and biden's_ with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well. and biden's federal- with benjamin netanyahu have not. gone well. and biden's federal power has always— gone well. and biden's federal power has always been_ gone well. and biden's federal power has always been about _ gone well. and biden's federal power has always been about bringing - has always been about bringing people — has always been about bringing people together _ has always been about bringing people together and _ has always been about bringing people together and have - has always been about bringing| people together and have allies has always been about bringing - people together and have allies and be stronger— people together and have allies and be stronger in— people together and have allies and be stronger in a _ people together and have allies and be stronger in a message. - people together and have allies and be stronger in a message. what- people together and have allie
with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well — with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well and _ with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well. and biden's_ with benjamin netanyahu have not gone well. and biden's federal- with benjamin netanyahu have not. gone well. and biden's federal power has always— gone well. and biden's federal power has always been_ gone well. and biden's federal power has always been about _ gone well. and biden's federal power has always been about bringing - has always...
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very briefly, how much pressure is benjamin netanyahu| pressure is benjamin netanyahu hunter. clearly the americans increasingly becoming frustrated, but you also have all the hostages and a large number have been killed who were believed to have been held in gaza. he who were believed to have been held in gaza. , , , , ., in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is _ in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is saying _ in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is saying the _ in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is saying the priority - the family is saying the priority needs to be getting the hostages out at this point and he is under pressure from far right members of his cabinet who say there cannot be any deal with hamas, and he is under pressure from the americans and other mediators, qatar and egypt to respond to hamas in some ways so the fighting can at least pause for a moment for long enough to get aid into gaza and try to get the hostages out. so he is under a lot of pressure from different sites. barbara plett usher there in jerusalem, thank
very briefly, how much pressure is benjamin netanyahu| pressure is benjamin netanyahu hunter. clearly the americans increasingly becoming frustrated, but you also have all the hostages and a large number have been killed who were believed to have been held in gaza. he who were believed to have been held in gaza. , , , , ., in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is _ in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is saying _ in gaza. he is under pressure from the family is saying the _ in...
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the us is needs to support the law but is supporting benjamin netanyahu who is destroying israel. i want tojump in there. i'll want to jump in there. i'll come back to the icj in a moment, you mentioned the political aspect in thatjoe biden is in a weak position and cannot stop apra to but i want to come back to the argument that we saw at the un. — i cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. they need to let negotiations plough right now rather than calling for a ceasefire. do you think that could be a valid point? think that could be a valid oint? ., �* think that could be a valid oint? ., ~ ., , think that could be a valid oint? ., ~ .,, ., . point? no. and i was a chief prosecutor _ point? no. and i was a chief prosecutor i _ point? no. and i was a chief prosecutor i saw, _ point? no. and i was a chief prosecutorl saw, i- point? no. and i was a chief prosecutor i saw, i know - point? no. and i was a chief i prosecutorl saw, i know don't prosecutor i saw, i know don't indict them now because there is a provision coming. after you indict them to arrest him. it's all the same, their be
the us is needs to support the law but is supporting benjamin netanyahu who is destroying israel. i want tojump in there. i'll want to jump in there. i'll come back to the icj in a moment, you mentioned the political aspect in thatjoe biden is in a weak position and cannot stop apra to but i want to come back to the argument that we saw at the un. — i cannot stop benjamin netanyahu. they need to let negotiations plough right now rather than calling for a ceasefire. do you think that could be...
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but benjamin netanyahu says only continued military pressure on hamas will release the more than 100 remaining hostages. lucy williamson reports. explosion. last night, israel's army came to rafah. special forces, backed by airstrikes on homes and mosques. left behind, more than 60 people dead... ..and took with them two israeli hostages, snatched from a second—floor apartment. this, the moment counterterrorist police went in and brought them out. the military vehicle moving rapidly towards the israeli border. inside, theirfirst moments of freedom caught on the units' body cams. 60—year—old fernando marman and 70—year—old louis har were kidnapped from kibbutz nir yitzhak on october the 7th. covered by special forces on their way out of gaza, covered on arrival with love. military operations have so far freed three hostages. relatives say a deal with hamas is still the best way to get the others out. mentally, they look ok. physically, they look ok. please, be serious and strike a deal. the israeli people needs the deal done. not yesterday, not tomorrow — today. we want it
but benjamin netanyahu says only continued military pressure on hamas will release the more than 100 remaining hostages. lucy williamson reports. explosion. last night, israel's army came to rafah. special forces, backed by airstrikes on homes and mosques. left behind, more than 60 people dead... ..and took with them two israeli hostages, snatched from a second—floor apartment. this, the moment counterterrorist police went in and brought them out. the military vehicle moving rapidly towards...
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it's the first phone call between president biden and benjamin netanyahu since january. just a few days ago, president biden at the white house gave his most striking criticism of israel to date, saying that he thought their military operation in the gaza strip was, quote, overthe operation in the gaza strip was, quote, over the top. this call comes just a few days after us secretary of state antony blinken has returned from another diplomatic tour around the middle east. he met key regional leaders, discussing what the us had presented as a potential pause in fighting, a potential ceasefire plan for the war in gaza. that, as we know, was rejected by israel. so an interesting moment for the two leaders to have this phone call. thank you so much for your time. now something quite different. excitement is rising in ivory coast, where the final of the africa cup of nations is set to kick off injust over an hour and a half. the hosts will take on fellow former champions nigeria. the super eagles are aiming for a fourth afcon crown, while the ivorians are looking to add to th
it's the first phone call between president biden and benjamin netanyahu since january. just a few days ago, president biden at the white house gave his most striking criticism of israel to date, saying that he thought their military operation in the gaza strip was, quote, overthe operation in the gaza strip was, quote, over the top. this call comes just a few days after us secretary of state antony blinken has returned from another diplomatic tour around the middle east. he met key regional...
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you will recall that benjamin netanyahu has described the hamas demands for a deal as delusional and we don't know if those demands have changed, but there is still a process going on, talks in cairo involving egyptian and hamas officials and a considerable amount of american diplomatic weight as well. the state department spokesman matthew miller has said in the last few hours, "we do think there is space "to reach an agreement here, we want to see an agreement "reached as soon as possible, ideally, before ramadan "or even maybe earlier than that." again, hard to read if these are real signs of optimism, but certainly not quite the bleak pessimism of recent weeks. in the meantime, we had israel's parliament, the knesset, endorsing the view of benjamin netanyahu and his cabinet that israel rejects what it calls international dictates about recognition of a palestinian state and israelis are conscious that countries like britain and america are talking about the possible unilateral recognition of palestinian statehood and pretty anonymously 99 votes out of the 120 member knesset parli
you will recall that benjamin netanyahu has described the hamas demands for a deal as delusional and we don't know if those demands have changed, but there is still a process going on, talks in cairo involving egyptian and hamas officials and a considerable amount of american diplomatic weight as well. the state department spokesman matthew miller has said in the last few hours, "we do think there is space "to reach an agreement here, we want to see an agreement "reached as soon...
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the strategy benjamin netanyahu keeps talking - them. the strategy benjamin i netanyahu keeps talking about, them. the strategy benjamin - netanyahu keeps talking about, he keeps saying, the exerting of military pressure is working. you made the point only three hostages have been released so far successfully using that tactic. again, what do you think of the prospect of a large operation in rafah if potentially there are more hostages there? i rafah if potentially there are more hostages there?— hostages there? i think today has robabl hostages there? i think today has probably made — hostages there? i think today has probably made it _ hostages there? i think today has probably made it more _ hostages there? i think today hasj probably made it more dangerous hostages there? i think today has - probably made it more dangerous for all the other hostages. more dangerous? yes, because hamas would be easier on the trigger when it comes to anything that scares them and make them feel a military operation is under way. as a family of a ho
the strategy benjamin netanyahu keeps talking - them. the strategy benjamin i netanyahu keeps talking about, them. the strategy benjamin - netanyahu keeps talking about, he keeps saying, the exerting of military pressure is working. you made the point only three hostages have been released so far successfully using that tactic. again, what do you think of the prospect of a large operation in rafah if potentially there are more hostages there? i rafah if potentially there are more hostages...
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benjamin netanyahu has said the operation _ things like that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation and _ things like that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation and rougher . has said the operation and rougher we have been talking about for weeks, much anticipated, will still go ahead. we understand how that will work within the framework of the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu certainly acknowledge _ the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu certainly acknowledge that - the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu certainly acknowledge that if - the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu| certainly acknowledge that if there was a new ceasefire deal in place that those plans would have to be put on hold, he says he has received plans from the israeli military about how it would go ahead with such an operation, those plans have not been released and i have been voices of concern from as high up as the un secretary—general saying this could be a nail in the coffin of unh operations in gaza if a rafah operations in gaza if a rafah operation went ahead as things stand, bec
benjamin netanyahu has said the operation _ things like that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation and _ things like that. benjamin netanyahu has said the operation and rougher . has said the operation and rougher we have been talking about for weeks, much anticipated, will still go ahead. we understand how that will work within the framework of the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu certainly acknowledge _ the ceasefire deal? mr netanyahu certainly acknowledge that - the ceasefire deal? mr...
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that is with the real tension is in net benjamin netanyahu wants to real tension is in net benjamin neta nyahu wants to stay real tension is in net benjamin netanyahu wants to stay in gaza and maybe ever as far as his concern and they want them to go right away and thatis they want them to go right away and that is the big difference. more than four months into the war, civilians in gaza are still living with acute hunger and the constant fear of bombardment. the un's world food programme is now warning of "imminent" famine in northern gaza, where it says — no humanitarian group has been able to provide aid for more than one month. meanwhile, at least 1.7 million palestinians have been displaced since october. let's take stock of the military maneuvres that led to this point. the israeli defense forces began ground operations into northern gaza on october 27th. a few days later — israeli troops cut a path across the middle of the territory — just to the south of gaza city. during a temporary ceasefire in october, bulldozers created routes for tanks and troops. having cut gaza in tw
that is with the real tension is in net benjamin netanyahu wants to real tension is in net benjamin neta nyahu wants to stay real tension is in net benjamin netanyahu wants to stay in gaza and maybe ever as far as his concern and they want them to go right away and thatis they want them to go right away and that is the big difference. more than four months into the war, civilians in gaza are still living with acute hunger and the constant fear of bombardment. the un's world food programme is...
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benjamin netanyahu against the windows open. benjamin neta nyahu yesterday against the windows open. benjamin netanyahu yesterday said how the crazy hamas demands, he used that word twice. so where are we in this latest efforts to get another ceasefire deal, hostage deal? you are riuht. ceasefire deal, hostage deal? i'm, are right. benjamin netanyahu was very defined and he sounded very categorical or un—categorical as he dismissed the hamas suggestions, the amendments or terms that hamas had made to an existing ceasefire proposal. he called them crazy or delusional and i think he was by and large referring to hamas's demands master any ceasefire would amount to eventually the israelis pulling out of gaza and freeing a lot of palestinian prisoners and mr netanyahu's was very clear that they were not accept any deal that would leave hamas in control of gaza. there are other israeli officials who have been a little more but more temperament in their response and waiting to see whether this is hamas's opening gambit and whether f
benjamin netanyahu against the windows open. benjamin neta nyahu yesterday against the windows open. benjamin netanyahu yesterday said how the crazy hamas demands, he used that word twice. so where are we in this latest efforts to get another ceasefire deal, hostage deal? you are riuht. ceasefire deal, hostage deal? i'm, are right. benjamin netanyahu was very defined and he sounded very categorical or un—categorical as he dismissed the hamas suggestions, the amendments or terms that hamas had...
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prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted it will go ahead — despite the fact that more than half of gaza's population has taken shelter there. he says israel will give civilians safe passage to areas they've cleared north of rafah. and he claims israel's army has killed one hamas fighter for every civilian. the army has continued to target the city with air strikes, which medical workers say killed more than a0 people in the last day alone. the armed wing of hamas says israeli strikes have also killed two hostages in the last four days, and seriously injured eight others. and a senior hamas official has threatened to halt hostage exchange negotiations if israel goes ahead with the assault on rafah. us presidentjoe biden has told benjamin netanyahu israel should not proceed with an offensive in rafah without a plan to ensure the safety of the huge number of palestinians sheltering there. the phone call between the two leaders was the first time they had spoken since mr biden told reporters on thursday that israel's response in gaza was "over the top". it was the harshest us critic
prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted it will go ahead — despite the fact that more than half of gaza's population has taken shelter there. he says israel will give civilians safe passage to areas they've cleared north of rafah. and he claims israel's army has killed one hamas fighter for every civilian. the army has continued to target the city with air strikes, which medical workers say killed more than a0 people in the last day alone. the armed wing of hamas says israeli strikes...
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benjamin neta nyahu isn't listening. why benjamin netanyahu isn't listening. why not, would you say? he is responding _ why not, would you say? he is responding to _ why not, would you say? he is responding to israeli _ why not, would you say? he is responding to israeli politics i why not, would you say? he: 3 responding to israeli politics which are committed to destroying hamas. partly i think he feels as many israelis do that the world isn't going to take care of its real. this is something israel has to do for itself. once a has been destroyed, israelis believe they can do this, they will work with others to rebuild gaza but right now they are fighting a war and intend to do it with one hand tied behind their backs. we with one hand tied behind their backs. ~ . ., ., ., ., backs. we are hearing more and more in recent days — backs. we are hearing more and more in recent days from _ backs. we are hearing more and more in recent days from the _ backs. we are hearing more and more in recent days from the us _ backs. we are hearing more and more in recent d
benjamin neta nyahu isn't listening. why benjamin netanyahu isn't listening. why not, would you say? he is responding _ why not, would you say? he is responding to _ why not, would you say? he is responding to israeli _ why not, would you say? he is responding to israeli politics i why not, would you say? he: 3 responding to israeli politics which are committed to destroying hamas. partly i think he feels as many israelis do that the world isn't going to take care of its real. this is something...
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in the last few minutes we've heard a response from israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu. he says the israel defense force is going to lengths to prevent civilian deaths and dismissed world leaders accusing them of genocide. today, the president of brazil by comparing israel's war in gaza against hamas, a genocidal terrorist organisation, to the holocaust, he has disgraced the memory of 6 millionjews murdered by the nazis and he has demonised thejewish state like the most virulent anti—semite, you should be ashamed of himself. it is british cinema's biggest night — the baftas are taking place in london. plenty of big names have been on the red carpet. historical biopic oppenheimer leads the way with 13 nominations — as our culture editor, katie razzall, reports. i don't know if we can be trusted... ..with such a weapon. the film to beat. good evening. her brain and her body are not quite synchronised. the one coming up behind. the one that was snubbed. so who will triumph this year at the baftas? only an atomic—level upset will blow oppenheimer off course. christop
in the last few minutes we've heard a response from israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu. he says the israel defense force is going to lengths to prevent civilian deaths and dismissed world leaders accusing them of genocide. today, the president of brazil by comparing israel's war in gaza against hamas, a genocidal terrorist organisation, to the holocaust, he has disgraced the memory of 6 millionjews murdered by the nazis and he has demonised thejewish state like the most virulent...
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that was benjamin netanyahu. our middle east correspondent has more details. we know correspondent has more details. - know according to a senior official talking palestinian to the bbc is that a new round of talks are underway in cairo and egypt as well as cut out the gulf state already important players in what is happening here. they are basically intermediaries in these indirect talks between hamas and israel and the senior palestinian official has told us he believes the negotiations will be very complex and difficult and that they will have to be lots of rounds of talking. certainly antony blinken the united states top diplomat who is still here in israel, he believes there is an opportunity for the differences between israel and hamas to be breached, to be breached. and that there is room for negotiation. nothing is if you watched last night the press conference from benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister, he was saying really the hopes of a ceasefire or very low because he has rejected the proposals put forward by hamas and he says the military
that was benjamin netanyahu. our middle east correspondent has more details. we know correspondent has more details. - know according to a senior official talking palestinian to the bbc is that a new round of talks are underway in cairo and egypt as well as cut out the gulf state already important players in what is happening here. they are basically intermediaries in these indirect talks between hamas and israel and the senior palestinian official has told us he believes the negotiations will...
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at the same time the prime minister here, benjamin netanyahu, was calling hamas�*s demands delusional. so i think we have to wait and see what happens next. ishould mention, though, that the bbc has heard from someone familiar with the talks and they say that hamas will be turning up to these talks in cairo. representatives from hamas either tomorrow or the day after, so, yes, a dreadful picture in gaza, but that sort of political negotiatio continuous. what are you hearing about military operations in rafah. what is expected as i mentioned a moment ago, an israeli spokesperson is called on you and agencies to help move people away from that area. , ~' area. yes, well, i think the israelis _ area. yes, well, i think the israelis are _ area. yes, well, i think the israelis are saying - area. yes, well, i think the israelis are saying that - area. yes, well, i think the israelis are saying that for| area. yes, well, i think the i israelis are saying that for the united nations, the ball is in their court. they need to play a significant role in moving people out of the city of rafah. in
at the same time the prime minister here, benjamin netanyahu, was calling hamas�*s demands delusional. so i think we have to wait and see what happens next. ishould mention, though, that the bbc has heard from someone familiar with the talks and they say that hamas will be turning up to these talks in cairo. representatives from hamas either tomorrow or the day after, so, yes, a dreadful picture in gaza, but that sort of political negotiatio continuous. what are you hearing about military...
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benjamin netanyahu says an assault on rafah will go
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the us is needs to support the law but is supporting benjamin netanyahu who is destroying israel. i want tojump in there. i'll come back to the icj in a moment, you mentioned the political aspect in thatjoe biden is in a weak position and cannot stop mr netanyahu to but i want to come back to the argument that we saw at the un. they need to let negotiations plough right now rather than calling for a ceasefire. do you think that could be a valid point? no. when i was a chief prosecutor i saw that, no, don't indict them now because there is a provision coming. after you indict them to arrest him. it's all the same, they belief we need to stop everything and it will fail because benjamin netanyahu is very clear that there is no return. he knows that if he stops the war, he's not the prime minister anymore and will properly go to jail. that's why he has no option. that is destroying israel. let me be clear on that. i want to ask you one more question before going onto the icj, you say the us is in a weak position, do you see this body is being capable of doing anything right now to st
the us is needs to support the law but is supporting benjamin netanyahu who is destroying israel. i want tojump in there. i'll come back to the icj in a moment, you mentioned the political aspect in thatjoe biden is in a weak position and cannot stop mr netanyahu to but i want to come back to the argument that we saw at the un. they need to let negotiations plough right now rather than calling for a ceasefire. do you think that could be a valid point? no. when i was a chief prosecutor i saw...
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benjamin netanyahu says he has asked | is really dangerous. benjamin . netanyahu says he has asked the military to get civilians out. where could they go in gaza? this is the $1 million question. nobody knows what the israeli plan is. israel now has a military presence in gaza, and aid agencies are saying that they should look after their civilians in gaza, they should divide them with medical care, they should divide them with shelter, they should look after them as a force inside gaza. but all the talk now is directed towards egypt, because rafah is bordering egypt. egypt is really taking a firm position that the palestinians shouldn't be displaced inside egypt because this is meaning that they wouldn't return back to gaza again, and they sent tens of tanks to the military presence with the borders of egypt and military personnel. we do not know where 1,500,000 we do not know where1,500,000 people would be moved from rafah to allow this military action to happen.— rafah to allow this military action to happen. briefly, mr netanyahu — action to happ
benjamin netanyahu says he has asked | is really dangerous. benjamin . netanyahu says he has asked the military to get civilians out. where could they go in gaza? this is the $1 million question. nobody knows what the israeli plan is. israel now has a military presence in gaza, and aid agencies are saying that they should look after their civilians in gaza, they should divide them with medical care, they should divide them with shelter, they should look after them as a force inside gaza. but...
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benjamin netanyahu and his team do not want to stop the war, not withdraw completely from gaza. he still thinks he can get the hostages out with military action and there is that mounting pressure on him from the united states and from inside israel to accept this truce. some of these efforts are made by the foreign minister antony blinken. i5 are made by the foreign minister antony blinken. is it thou~ht minister antony blinken. is it thought that _ minister antony blinken. is it thought that is _ minister antony blinken. is it thought that is his _ minister antony blinken. is it thought that is his priority on this trip, to broker this deal? we have been talking about it for more than a week now. you and i were saying last week it could be soon.— could be soon. this is on top of his priorities _ could be soon. this is on top of his priorities which - could be soon. this is on top of his priorities which is - could be soon. this is on top of his priorities which is why| of his priorities which is why is starting his visit from saudi arabia. apparently benjamin netanyahu wants
benjamin netanyahu and his team do not want to stop the war, not withdraw completely from gaza. he still thinks he can get the hostages out with military action and there is that mounting pressure on him from the united states and from inside israel to accept this truce. some of these efforts are made by the foreign minister antony blinken. i5 are made by the foreign minister antony blinken. is it thou~ht minister antony blinken. is it thought that _ minister antony blinken. is it thought that...
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i'm not l sure if the demonstrations have some pressure on benjamin netanyahu. we sell for more than two years demonstrations against benjamin netanyahu of corruption, of him trying to change thejudiciary corruption, of him trying to change the judiciary system and many other demonstrations. his stronghold is his right wing alliance with the right wing ministers in his cabinet, who are supporting him. as long as he is able to keep this alliance intact by making sure he is using the narrative of destroying hamas, keeping the troops in gaza and continuing the war, he will keep the cabinet intact, otherwise, it will be tricky for him. that is why we are seeing the mounting fighting in gaza. we saw overnight 100 die from israeli shelling. we saw israeli soldiers and officers are dying. the war is continuing. and the humanitarian situation in the north and south of gaza is really deteriorating. irate is really deteriorating. we want to ask _ is really deteriorating. we want to ask you _ is really deteriorating. we want to ask you about the humanitarian situation in g
i'm not l sure if the demonstrations have some pressure on benjamin netanyahu. we sell for more than two years demonstrations against benjamin netanyahu of corruption, of him trying to change thejudiciary corruption, of him trying to change the judiciary system and many other demonstrations. his stronghold is his right wing alliance with the right wing ministers in his cabinet, who are supporting him. as long as he is able to keep this alliance intact by making sure he is using the narrative of...
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israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu tells us television they are "weeks" away from "total victory" in gaza. thousands of people rally in support of former brazilian president, jair bolsonaro. he's hitting back at claims he plotted a coup to stay in power. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. we start in the uk — where the conservative party is finding itself under increasing pressure after an mp made comments described as �*islamophobic, anti—muslim and racist�*. lee anderson was suspended from the party after saying london's mayor was controlled by �*islamists�*. the suspension was not for the comments but for refusing to apologise. the party's leadership was drawn further into the argument on sunday — the deputy prime minister refusing to say whether he thought the comments were islamophobic. 0ur political correspondent iain watson reports. he's known for speaking his mind, but lee anderson kept his lips firmly sealed following his suspension from the parliamentary conservative party. here are the comments about london's mayor that got him into trouble. i don't actuall
israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu tells us television they are "weeks" away from "total victory" in gaza. thousands of people rally in support of former brazilian president, jair bolsonaro. he's hitting back at claims he plotted a coup to stay in power. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. we start in the uk — where the conservative party is finding itself under increasing pressure after an mp made comments described as �*islamophobic, anti—muslim and racist�*....
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in an interview with abc news, benjamin netanyahu said... israel will give civilians safe passage to areas they've cleared north of rafah. the army has continued to target rafah with air strikes, which medical workers say killed more than a0 people in the last day. mr netanyahu claims israel's army has killed one hamas fighter for every civilian. he also says he believes "enough" of the 132 remaining israeli hostages held in gaza are alive to justify israel continuing its offensive. the armed wing of hamas says israeli strikes have killed two of those hostages in the last four days, and seriously injured eight others. a senior hamas official has threatened to halt hostage exchange negotiations if israel goes ahead with the assault on rafah. barbara plett usher reports from jerusalem. well, at the moment what we have is an order the aftermath of an israeli air strike in rafah — on a home sheltering people who'd fled the war. they were told they would be safe here in the south. eight people were killed, including children. this is ines—ama
in an interview with abc news, benjamin netanyahu said... israel will give civilians safe passage to areas they've cleared north of rafah. the army has continued to target rafah with air strikes, which medical workers say killed more than a0 people in the last day. mr netanyahu claims israel's army has killed one hamas fighter for every civilian. he also says he believes "enough" of the 132 remaining israeli hostages held in gaza are alive to justify israel continuing its offensive....
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so, urgent calls, pressure mounting on benjamin netanyahu to change his strategy there. he, as you have already pointed out, remains pretty resolute, saying that he intends to press ahead with that powerful ground offensive. all of this as talks continue to try to broker some kind of temporary ceasefire, as well as the return of the more than 130 israeli hostages taken into gaza by hamas on october seven. none of what is going on seems to bode particularly well for those talks. there has been no significant official breakthrough, the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu has dismissed hamas's demands during those negotiations as delusional. thank you for that update. there is plenty more unaware bbc news website. let's ta ke let's take it back to that press conference in poland. this let's take it back to that press conference in poland. as david says, this is a fundamental— conference in poland. as david says, this is a fundamental decision - conference in poland. as david says, this is a fundamental decision that i this is a fundamental decision that will influen
so, urgent calls, pressure mounting on benjamin netanyahu to change his strategy there. he, as you have already pointed out, remains pretty resolute, saying that he intends to press ahead with that powerful ground offensive. all of this as talks continue to try to broker some kind of temporary ceasefire, as well as the return of the more than 130 israeli hostages taken into gaza by hamas on october seven. none of what is going on seems to bode particularly well for those talks. there has been...
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israel again hits rafah after us president biden cautioned israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu over plans for a ground offensive. there's a growing response to former us president trump's suggestion he'd abandon nato allies if they don't pay more to defend themselves. and a live look at the super bowl, where the kansas city chiefs are facing the san francisco 49ers. we'll recap some of the biggest moments. i'm helena humphrey, good to have you with us. witnesses in gaza's southern city of rafah say israeli forces have launched dozens of air raids. the israeli military confirmed it conducted a series of strikes on southern gaza. gaza's hamas—run health ministry says more than 50 people were killed in the assault. it comes after us presidentjoe biden urged israel's prime minister to ensure troops prioritise the safety of palestinian civilians in rafah. the palestinian red crescent says there have been violent attacks across the city, some near its headquarters. residents told the bbc that israeli military helicopters and boats were involved. the white house says mr biden told b
israel again hits rafah after us president biden cautioned israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu over plans for a ground offensive. there's a growing response to former us president trump's suggestion he'd abandon nato allies if they don't pay more to defend themselves. and a live look at the super bowl, where the kansas city chiefs are facing the san francisco 49ers. we'll recap some of the biggest moments. i'm helena humphrey, good to have you with us. witnesses in gaza's southern city of...
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there's also the issue of israel's threatened assault on rafah and benjamin netanyahu said one way or another it or another it will happen. although today he did hint that if there is a ceasefire, it might have to wait. there is no sign at all at the moment that the israeli military is ready to do it. the troops are not in place. warnings have not been given and nobody knows where the population of rafah are supposed to go before an attack starts. my guess is that an attack on rafah is still weeks away, if it happens at all, because let's think about it. when a ceasefire is put into place and lasts for several weeks and everyone does what they should, how easy will it be to go back to war, and that is the problem, a dilemma for benjamin netanyahu. the israeli prime minister's office said monday the military has presented a plan for evacuating civilians in the gaza strip, along with an "operational plan". no details have been released publically, but currently there are about 2.2 million people inside gaza. and those still trapped are experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity. ferg
there's also the issue of israel's threatened assault on rafah and benjamin netanyahu said one way or another it or another it will happen. although today he did hint that if there is a ceasefire, it might have to wait. there is no sign at all at the moment that the israeli military is ready to do it. the troops are not in place. warnings have not been given and nobody knows where the population of rafah are supposed to go before an attack starts. my guess is that an attack on rafah is still...
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we've been hearing today from benjamin netanyahu saying that israel has intelligence with regards to hamas holding hostages at nasser hospital. during your time there, did you encounter hamas in a hospital setting? i did not bear witness to any harm in a hospital setting, no. and benjamin netanyahu also say today that if there is a ability to carry out the operation in rafah, he does not believe that hamas can be defeated. when you hear that, and knowing so many palestinians are now sheltering in the south and have moved down there, what are your concerns for the humanitarian situation? it is an absolute dire and catastrophic, cataclysmic situation, with people essentially living on top of one another, having been forcibly displaced elsewhere without appropriate water services, without dignity services, without bathrooms, women giving birth in horrific conditions. i wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy, and to think about an onslaught or offensive happening there, it is a nightmare. with your colleagues who have worked with palestinians who have stayed behind, off the clock, when the
we've been hearing today from benjamin netanyahu saying that israel has intelligence with regards to hamas holding hostages at nasser hospital. during your time there, did you encounter hamas in a hospital setting? i did not bear witness to any harm in a hospital setting, no. and benjamin netanyahu also say today that if there is a ability to carry out the operation in rafah, he does not believe that hamas can be defeated. when you hear that, and knowing so many palestinians are now sheltering...
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prime minister benjamin netanyahu called them "shameful and grave", and a little earlier this evening said the israel defense forces were going to lengths to prevent civilian deaths. today the president of brazil by comparing israel's war in gaza against hamas, a genocidal tariff side of an organisation, he has disgraced the memory of 6 million jews murdered by the nazis and has demonised them. you should be ashamed of himself. paul adams is injersusalem for us — he spoke to me earlier and explained more about how the brazilian president's words are taken by the israeli government. he was clearly very offended. as were other israeli ministers. the brazilian ambassador is likely to be called into the foreign ministry to explain his president's actions both benjamin netanyahu said comparisons between israel and the nazis and hitler was crossing a red line. it is profoundly offensive to all israelis to suggest what is happening in gaza today has any connection or comparison to what the nazis did to 6 millionjews in world war ii. and the israelis are clearly not in the mood to let these
prime minister benjamin netanyahu called them "shameful and grave", and a little earlier this evening said the israel defense forces were going to lengths to prevent civilian deaths. today the president of brazil by comparing israel's war in gaza against hamas, a genocidal tariff side of an organisation, he has disgraced the memory of 6 million jews murdered by the nazis and has demonised them. you should be ashamed of himself. paul adams is injersusalem for us — he spoke to me...
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in israel, a member of benjamin netanyahu's war cabinet has warned that if hostages held in gaza are not freed by the beginning of ramadan, israel will launch an offensive against the southern city of rafah. benny gantz has set the deadline of the tenth march, speaking injerusalem at a meeting of the conference of presidents of majorjewish organisations. he said "the world must know, and hamas leaders must know — if by ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue everywhere, to include the rafah area, and he said any operation would include "facilitating the evacuation of citizens... to minimize civilian casualties." the us has repeatedly warned that an assault on rafah can't happen without a plan to evacuate civilians there first. it comes as the world health organisation says an israeli raid has left the biggest hospital in southern gaza unable to function — adding to the humanitarian crisis there. meanwhile refugees have continued to crowd into rafah, close to the border with egypt — where around 1.5 million people are now seeking safety. we'll get the lates
in israel, a member of benjamin netanyahu's war cabinet has warned that if hostages held in gaza are not freed by the beginning of ramadan, israel will launch an offensive against the southern city of rafah. benny gantz has set the deadline of the tenth march, speaking injerusalem at a meeting of the conference of presidents of majorjewish organisations. he said "the world must know, and hamas leaders must know — if by ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue...