language toned down. ismail khaniya, the top leader of hamas, has arrived to cairo. top leaders met in different european cities to prepare for these negotiations. only nine out of 36 hospitals are partly functional- in the whole of gaza. there are actually no functional hospitals left in the north. - al—ahli was the last one, - but it's now a minimal function. and still we wait. the un security council postpones a vote on gaza again. negotiators say they are hopeful they will vote this evening, but after days of negotiations, there's still no guarantee a us veto can be avoided. we will have the latest from our corresponents in new york and jerusalem about which way that vote will fall. five days before christmas, 15 young people are shot dead and many more injured in a rampage

on university campus in prague. the shooter, a student at the same university, killed his father before carrying out the attack. we will have the latest. and could a european super league be back on the cards? a top eu court has ruled uefa's ban on a breakaway competition is unlawful. good evening. all week, we have been waiting for this vote in the un security council. they are still going back and forth over the language behind closed doors, hopeful still that a vote could come today. the negotiators don't seem to be able to agree on the exact wording of the resolution. it comes down to aid and the "monitoring mechanism" that is in the draught resolution. on a very practical level, the arab states are calling for the un to exclusively oversee the aid going into gaza and then its distribution. right now, the aid is largely controlled by israel, and israel can slow that aid down or speed it up however it so chooses.

it holds the promise for applause, although negotiations in cairo have endedin although negotiations in cairo have ended in deadlock. the hamas leader has said today they won't release any for the hostages until there a permanent ceasefire, tables which would be acceptable to the israelis. the choice i offer hamas is simple, simple or die, benjamin netanyahu said was they won't have any other choice. let's hear now from our correspondent in new york, nada tawfik, and shaimaa khalil in jerusalem. bring ows up to date where we are tonight with the negotiations. diplomats have just moved tonight with the negotiations. diplomats havejust moved into tonight with the negotiations. diplomats have just moved into close consultations at the un to hear the latest from what capitals have said about this text. the deputy un ambassador said diplomacy takes time, so still unclear how the united states will vote on this.

there is a real disagreement over this mechanism. some are saying it wouldn't be practical on the ground, including the us, saying israel won't let anything get into gaza without inspecting it. others, including the arab group, believing israel should not be in full control of that aid, they want to put it into the un's hand to streamline it. some gaps there, they are trying to see a bacon work on language around the paragraph which talks about the mechanism, but let's see if they get there. one diplomat said we could likely see another postponement until tomorrow, which isn't confirmed, but certainly the feeling today at the un tonight. the confirmed, but certainly the feeling today at the un tonight.— today at the un tonight. the war cabinet minister, _ today at the un tonight. the war cabinet minister, who _ today at the un tonight. the war cabinet minister, who many - today at the un tonight. the war. cabinet minister, who many believe will replace prime minister benjamin netanyahu, he said the current phase of fighting will end soon and army activity in gaza will be reduced.

he's not suggesting it. one of the fighting, but it seems closer to the intelligence led campaign the white is after. the intelligence led campaign the white is after. ~ ., , . , , is after. the white house has been callin: for is after. the white house has been calling for a — is after. the white house has been calling for a more _ is after. the white house has been calling for a more scaled-down, i is after. the white house has been i calling for a more scaled-down, less calling for a more scaled—down, less intense _ calling for a more scaled—down, less intense activity, military activity intense activity, military activity in gaza — intense activity, military activity in gaza if— intense activity, military activity in gaza. if you look at what is happening _ in gaza. if you look at what is happening now, the bombardment continues, — happening now, the bombardment continues, the action in terms of the military— continues, the action in terms of the military action, whether by air, land, _ the military action, whether by air, land, intensifies. some observers have— land, intensifies. some observers have said — land, intensifies. some observers have said it— land, intensifies. some observers have said it may indicate israel is preparing — have said it may indicate israel is preparing to go for a last push of intense _ preparing to go for a last push of intense bombardment, intense military— intense bombardment, intense military action. we've seen the footage — military action. we've seen the footage from the idf with the hamas tunnels— footage from the idf with the hamas tunnels yesterday. we've also heard from the _ tunnels yesterday. we've also heard from the idf's spokesperson. whether all of itaty's _ from the idf's spokesperson. whether all of italy's into that last push of intensified military action to

scale _ of intensified military action to scale it— of intensified military action to scale it down, many think this is going _ scale it down, many think this is going in— scale it down, many think this is going in that direction, in line with— going in that direction, in line with what— going in that direction, in line with what the white house has been asking _ with what the white house has been asking i_ with what the white house has been asking. i also think if you combine, you been— asking. i also think if you combine, you been speaking about the un resolution, observers say if you speak— resolution, observers say if you speak to — resolution, observers say if you speak to the families in israel, they— speak to the families in israel, they aren't following the resolution, what happens in the un. if resolution, what happens in the un. if you _ resolution, what happens in the un. if you combine the shocking news of the three _ if you combine the shocking news of the three hostages killed by the idf try the three hostages killed by the idf by mistake, the videos of the frail, elderly— by mistake, the videos of the frail, elderly men release by hamas you can see there _ elderly men release by hamas you can see there is _ elderly men release by hamas you can see there is domestic pressure building — see there is domestic pressure building on the israeli government. we're _ building on the israeli government. we're also — building on the israeli government. we're also hearing from the who saying _ we're also hearing from the who saying there is no longer a functioning hospital in the north of gaza, _ functioning hospital in the north of gaza, that — functioning hospital in the north of gaza, that patients who going in urgent _ gaza, that patients who going in urgent need of treatment may die because _ urgent need of treatment may die because of wound infections. the world _ because of wound infections. the world food programme are saying the situation _ world food programme are saying the situation in _

world food programme are saying the situation in gaza right now, the hunger— situation in gaza right now, the hunger is— situation in gaza right now, the hunger is unprecedented and they are warning _ hunger is unprecedented and they are warning of— hunger is unprecedented and they are warning of gaza famine. thank hunger is unprecedented and they are warning of gaza famine.— warning of gaza famine. thank you ve much warning of gaza famine. thank you very much indeed. _ warning of gaza famine. thank you very much indeed. we _ warning of gaza famine. thank you very much indeed. we can - warning of gaza famine. thank you very much indeed. we can bring i warning of gaza famine. thank you very much indeed. we can bring in| very much indeed. we can bring in the most senior state attorney the 25 years. she is known as the author of settlement activities in the west bank, which he published in 2005. she heads the fund which supports the progressive movement within israel's society. it is good to have you. i want to pick up with the hostages. there is reporting on tv today that the third hostage was shot after the command, commander in charge called a ceasefire, so it would suggest the troops under his command disobeyed orders. given the series implications of shooting what they thought were civilians who were waving a white flag, people will want to go how quickly the investigation will be concluded. what do you make what the government

has said so far?— has said so far? well, thank you for havin: me has said so far? well, thank you for having me here. _ has said so far? well, thank you for having me here. as _ has said so far? well, thank you for having me here. as to _ has said so far? well, thank you for having me here. as to your - has said so far? well, thank you for. having me here. as to your question, i think this is a horrible thing that happened. i think that when people, whatever they are, soldiers or civilians, are raising hands with white flag, with nothing on their bodies, no clothing, so it shouldn't be shot at all. it was a huge mistake by the soldiers to shoot, and all the details that are coming out from, i don't know if this is an investigation or the paper published it today, that some more details about it. it it today, that some more details about it. . it today, that some more details

about it. , ., , about it. it is horrible. there will be frustrations _ about it. it is horrible. there will be frustrations the _ about it. it is horrible. there will be frustrations the only - about it. it is horrible. there will be frustrations the only reason l be frustrations the only reason there is an investigation which might lead to a criminal investigation is because the idf soldiers shot victims who were israeli. there are the two women in the catholic parish shot by snipers who may not get the same justice. i just wonder whether that places more importance, much more importance on this investigation so it prevents others. . this investigation so it prevents others. , , , , ., others. yes, well, i published an article in the _ others. yes, well, i published an article in the paper— others. yes, well, i published an article in the paper about - others. yes, well, i published an article in the paper about that. i | article in the paper about that. i called for an investigation in about this issue, but there may be some others, i don't know. i would say the chief commander of the idf, he published for the soldiers that it is forbidden to shoot in those circumstances. this is important for the soldiers to know. although an

investigation should be done. i agree with that totally. tiara investigation should be done. i agree with that totally. two weeks a . o agree with that totally. two weeks a . 0 we agree with that totally. two weeks ago we saw _ agree with that totally. two weeks ago we saw nearly _ agree with that totally. two weeks ago we saw nearly naked - agree with that totally. two weeks ago we saw nearly naked men - agree with that totally. two weeks l ago we saw nearly naked men being arrested by the idf and taken out of gaza. yesterday, the palestinian politician and leader of the palestinian national initiative posted on twitter that he had evidence that there was a detention centre in southern israel, that 1000 palestinians were being held here, including the director of the hospital and they were being tortured with electric shocks and being water boarded. thor;r tortured with electric shocks and being water boarded.— tortured with electric shocks and being water boarded. they told me the were being water boarded. they told me they were curved, _ being water boarded. they told me they were curved, more _ being water boarded. they told me they were curved, more than - being water boarded. they told me they were curved, more than 1000| they were curved, more than 1000 people. _ they were curved, more than 1000 people. in— they were curved, more than 1000 people, in detention or concentration camp. and that they were _ concentration camp. and that they were beaten badly, they were tortured — were beaten badly, they were tortured with different methods, including — tortured with different methods, including beating, some people had electrical— including beating, some people had electrical shocks. they also use drowning — electrical shocks. they also use drowning their heads in the water

while _ drowning their heads in the water while they— drowning their heads in the water while they were interrogating them heavily— while they were interrogating them heavily and intensively for hours. there _ heavily and intensively for hours. there are — heavily and intensively for hours. there are laws that govern the treatment of prisoners of war under the geneva convention. is that also an allegation which should be investigated? it an allegation which should be investigated?— an allegation which should be investirated? , ., , investigated? it should, definitely. i don't investigated? it should, definitely. idon't know— investigated? it should, definitely. i don't know the _ investigated? it should, definitely. i don't know the details. _ investigated? it should, definitely. i don't know the details. i - investigated? it should, definitely. i don't know the details. i don't - i don't know the details. i don't know the facts, if this is true, what he says.— know the facts, if this is true, what he sa s. , . ., , ., what he says. investigation should be done. when _ what he says. investigation should be done. when you _ what he says. investigation should be done. when you put _ what he says. investigation should be done. when you put all - what he says. investigation should be done. when you put all those l be done. when you put all those cases together, the shooting of civilians, the treatment of prisoners, prisoners in the west bank as well, have we got to such a point in this conflict that there is not respectful human life on both sides? ~ . ., . . , not respectful human life on both sides? . ., . . , ., sides? what to tell you? war is not a leasant sides? what to tell you? war is not a pleasant thing, _ sides? what to tell you? war is not a pleasant thing, and _ sides? what to tell you? war is not a pleasant thing, and therefore - sides? what to tell you? war is not a pleasant thing, and therefore it i a pleasant thing, and therefore it should be stopped as quickly as possible. what can i say about that?

it is horrible to hear. abshd possible. what can i say about that? it is horrible to hear.— it is horrible to hear. and when i sa that, it is horrible to hear. and when i say that. i _ it is horrible to hear. and when i say that, i don't _ it is horrible to hear. and when i say that, i don't downplay - it is horrible to hear. and when i say that, i don't downplay whatl say that, i don't downplay what happened on october seven as well and the atrocities there, but clearly ben needs to be a solution, that brings me to the point, because you've done so much on the peace initiative in the past, documenting the settlement in the west bank for the settlement in the west bank for the former prime ministers. do you think a two state solution is still feasible given the expansion of the settlements into the west bank in recent years, and where would the lines, even if it was considered, wherewith the lines be?- lines, even if it was considered, wherewith the lines be? look, in my oinion, wherewith the lines be? look, in my opinion. the — wherewith the lines be? look, in my opinion, the stewed _ wherewith the lines be? look, in my opinion, the stewed state _ wherewith the lines be? look, in my opinion, the stewed state solution i opinion, the stewed state solution is the only solution that is. there is the only solution that is. there is no other solution —— two state solution. it looks very far for people today. it is difficult for them to digester it, that this is what should be done. you have to

understand that what happened here in israel after the 7th of october, it was a disaster. it is beyond understanding the barbarian activity that was done here. murdering children, babies, rape, torture, whatever, i don't want to repeat all those things. for people to experience those things, it takes time, i believe. you experience those things, it takes time, i believe.— time, i believe. you said the society needs _ time, i believe. you said the society needs a _ time, i believe. you said the society needs a conversation time, i believe. you said the - society needs a conversation with itself about what it does. is it possible to have that when those feelings you've outlined are so raw? this is what i wanted to explain to you. it will take time, but the conversation would have to be done, would have to be because you can't

continue with surrounded by so many enemies. without domain of the conflict here is between israel and the palestinian people. this is what is needed to be solved, and we have to take care of that. i know the government of israel don't want to do they have another plan, and you can hear it from benjamin netanyahu, our prime minister. you have to understand, although you hear mainly the voices from the government, there is a large population in israel that thinks entirely different. you have seen us in demonstrations in the nine—month, supporting our democracy and trying to defend it, and there is a connection between what happened afterwards with this war and with

our government's plans against democracy. but i think there is a large population here in israel that would support a political solution between israel and palestinians, although it will take time, maybe years. but it should start. and when this government will be replaced, i believe that there would be a start of this conversation.— believe that there would be a start of this conversation. thank you very much for your— of this conversation. thank you very much for your time. _ around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. the home office has quietly lowered a new earnings threshold it set earlier this month for people who want to come to the uk on family visas. home secretary james cleverly announced on december the lath that someone who wanted to bring their partner or dependent to the uk would need to earn £38,700,

but after widespread criticism, a policy document published this evening says the threshold will now be set at £29,000. eurotunnel has confirmed that the strike called suddenly today by its tunnel workers is over and there will be a return to services. travellers in the uk had holiday plans thrown into chaos when the channel tunnel rail operator cancelled all services earlier today. ajudge has ruled the two 16—year—olds found guilty of murdering brianna ghey in a park in cheshire in february can be named. the pair have been referred to only as girl x and boy y due to their age. trialjudge mrsjustice yip said they could be named when the sentencing hearing takes place in february. you with bbc news. away from the middle east, horrific scenes today at a university in the czech republic. at least 1a people killed, dozens more injured in a mass shooting in the heart of prague

on one of the final days of term. police say the gunman was a student there himself. the gunman's father had been found dead at his home earlier in the day. staff and pupils were told to stay put and lock themselves inside classrooms. some climbed out on to the roofs and window ledges to escape the gunfire, and all of this five days before christmas. gun crime is relatively rare in the czech republic. tonight, the country's president said he was shocked by the mass shooting. helena wilkinson has the latest. live now to rostyslav khotin, a journalist of radio free europe — radio liberty. bring us up to speed with the updated figures, because i understand the authorities have just told us some new figures. yes. told us some new figures. yes, according _ told us some new figures. yes, according to — told us some new figures. yes, according to the _ told us some new figures. yes, according to the ministry, - told us some new figures. yes, according to the ministry, at i told us some new figures. is: according to the ministry, at least 15 students were killed and 2a were reported under medical observation,

so at least 15 killed. i reported under medical observation, so at least 15 killed.— so at least 15 killed. i said it was one of the _ so at least 15 killed. i said it was one of the last _ so at least 15 killed. i said it was one of the last days _ so at least 15 killed. i said it was one of the last days of— so at least 15 killed. i said it was one of the last days of term. - so at least 15 killed. i said it was i one of the last days of term. were people packing up to go home and leave the city? it seems a very odd time to do something like this. yes. time to do something like this. yes, it ha ens time to do something like this. yes, it happens at — time to do something like this. yes, it happens at the — time to do something like this. 23 it happens at the university, the most prestigious institutions in the czech republic and happened between lectures. the gunman had a black uniform on, and according to the pictures had a good and with optics and started shooting his colleagues, fellow students, killing them. witnesses describe the whole staircase was covered in blood afterwards. the students were there, police arrived immediately. during the education period of the day,

this is why so many people were killed and wounded. and also it was in the centre of prague where a lot of tourists are there before christmas. prague became all year—round tourist destination, not just in the summer, but during winter periods as well, before christmas. they want to enjoy it. people were panicking, running across the charles bridge right in the centre of prague. the bridge nearby, it was like a state of shock, and unbelievable what has happened to a relatively quiet and peaceful country, stable country. we know as we speak, the government is holding emergency session now, meeting now, and the interior minister said the gunman, he doesn't

think he is linked to international terrorism but said it was unprecedented tragedy for the czech republic and said there will be security arrangements. lots republic and said there will be security arrangements. lots still to discover on — security arrangements. lots still to discover on that _ security arrangements. lots still to discover on that story. _ security arrangements. lots still to discover on that story. thank- security arrangements. lots still to discover on that story. thank you i discover on that story. thank you very much for coming on the programme. some pretty dramatic news in the world of football this morning. the european court ofjustice rules that the governing bodies of world and european football, fifa and uefa overreached themselves when they tried to block a new european super league. that intervention, they said, was "contrary to competition law and the freedom to provide services". the judgment was welcomed by a22, the sports management company that is promoting a new 64—team super league for men and a 32—team super league for women who would all compete midweek. "we have won the right to compete," they said. "the uefa—monopoly is over. football is free." uefa doesn't entirely agree with that. "we are confident in the robustness

of the new rules," they said, "and specifically that they comply with all relevant european laws and regulations." as for the clubs themselves, well, the president of real madrid, who backed the original super league proposals, says the ruling means "clubs will now be masters of their own destiny". but manchester united and liverpool, who were among the original 12 to back the super league, have said they remain fully committed to their place in uefa competitions. let's cross live tojim white, sports writer at the telegraph newspaper. iimagine we i imagine we are going to get something similar to what has happened in golf with the pga supported by the saudis. will we have two super leagues in europe against one another? i’m have two super leagues in europe against one another?— have two super leagues in europe against one another? i'm not sure we are, against one another? i'm not sure we are. because — against one another? i'm not sure we are. because it— against one another? i'm not sure we are, because it wasn't _ against one another? i'm not sure we are, because it wasn't actually - against one another? i'm not sure we are, because it wasn't actually uefa i are, because it wasn't actually uefa or fifa who legally stopped the super league in the first place. it was the fans, the antipathy of the

supporters that scared off the clubs from joining the league. actually, it never went to any legal basis. uefa never actually had to take anybody to court. the clubs were scared by the fact their core market, their core commercial market was so against it. if market, their core commercial market was so against it.— was so against it. if the government lerislates, was so against it. if the government legislates, james _ was so against it. if the government legislates, james cleverly _ was so against it. if the government legislates, james cleverly says - was so against it. if the government legislates, james cleverly says they | legislates, james cleverly says they might bring forward the proposals they put before the commons, would they put before the commons, would they stamp it out and would you be able to have a super league of any notoriety without the biggest clubs from the premier league? that’s notoriety without the biggest clubs from the premier league?- from the premier league? that's a rinci al from the premier league? that's a principal thing. _ from the premier league? that's a principal thing, and _ from the premier league? that's a principal thing, and as _ from the premier league? that's a principal thing, and as you - from the premier league? that's a principalthing, and as you said, i principal thing, and as you said, liverpool, manchester united. manchester united were one of the original architects of the super league, they said today no, we aren't interested in it. we will continue as we are, we are cooperating with uefa and being involved in uefa's competitions. i

can't see how you can do it without the likes of manchester united and liverpool. at the moment the only two clubs who have expressed any interest, who have never really backed down from the original super league art real madrid and barcelona. you can't fully have accommodation with just those two. once they have played each other 45 times a season, it might get boring. barcelona have their own all teary motives, they need the money. what about the ownership of the british, the top six. they are the top six at the top six. they are the top six at the moment, but the top six clubs, who go in for franchise sports. they will be looking at the proposals and be aware the fans don't like good. the bottom line is, the money might be better in the super league. i think you have put your finger on what the driving force behind the english support for it was. it was

the american influence. in america you don't have the jeopardy of potential relegation or not qualifying. is a close shot. the nfl is a closed shop. you only get in the franchise is accepted by everyone else. when it comes to budgeting you are guaranteed. for instance, manchester united's failure to get into the knockout stages of the champions league has hit their bottom line by up to £50 million a year. you can see why the owners were behind it. they've never really understood this system in england, those owners have never understood why we allow clubs to be relegated out of the money spinning panorama that is a payment league every year. they found that very hard to get their heads around. i think the reaction of the fans to the super league has really made

them a little bit more nervous about trying to change the whole system here. if trying to change the whole system here. , ., trying to change the whole system here. , :, . trying to change the whole system here. ,, . ., trying to change the whole system here. i. . ., ._ trying to change the whole system here. . ., here. if you are on the way football tonirht, here. if you are on the way football tonight. you _ here. if you are on the way football tonight. you are — here. if you are on the way football tonight, you are looking _ here. if you are on the way football tonight, you are looking at - here. if you are on the way football tonight, you are looking at a22, . here. if you are on the way football| tonight, you are looking at a22, the saudis, how do they improve their brand to convince the bigger clubs it is where it is at question they already have in that the champions league is increasing in scope and range. league is increasing in scope and ranre. . , league is increasing in scope and rane, ., , league is increasing in scope and rane. ., , ., league is increasing in scope and ranue. ., ., . ., league is increasing in scope and ranre. . . ., ., range. partly as a reflection on what happened _ range. partly as a reflection on what happened with _ range. partly as a reflection on what happened with the - range. partly as a reflection on what happened with the super| range. partly as a reflection on - what happened with the super league. the big clubs are getting more guaranteed games. that is what they want, the guaranteed games against the big teams. the champions league, from next season, is expanding to the point where the big clubs will always be in it, just by the fact that semi people involved, sony clubs. it would be practically impossible not to qualify. they've

already got it from uefa, the concessions were made in light of that rebellion back in 2021. jim. that rebellion back in 2021. jim, aood of that rebellion back in 2021. jim, good of you _ that rebellion back in 2021. jim, good of you to _ that rebellion back in 2021. jim, good of you to joiners. that rebellion back in 2021. jim, good of you tojoiners. we that rebellion back in 2021. jim, good of you to joiners. we will discuss that later in the programme. let me show you some live pictures from prague. emergency cabinet meeting today to discuss what has happened. tighter laws needed. it seems that giving it was in the heart of the tourist district in prague, dozens injured, 14 dead. an awful scene in the czech capital tonight. plenty more to come in the next half an hour. hello again. storm pia has been bringing some very strong winds, particularly to the northern half of the uk, and it has been bringing some issues. for example, here on the bottom

bridge just by the trafford centre on manchester's orbital m60 motorway, a lorry got blown over by the strong winds. reports of some transport disruption elsewhere. a top gust of 81 mph recorded in shetland, into the 70s across mainland scotland and over the very tops of the pennines as well. now the core of storm pia is actually now moving into scandinavia. we get a core of really strong winds going into denmark over the next few hours. gusts could reach 80—90 mph, strong enough to bring some disruption here and maybe even blow some roofs off buildings. across the uk, plenty of showers or lengthier outbreaks of rain across north western areas of the country overnight. but with colder air in shetland, well, here the rain turns to snow, could be several centimetres, even blizzards for a time. icy conditions then to watch out for for the first part of friday morning. friday is going to be another unsettled day. still quite blustery. the north westerly winds bringing showers or lengthier outbreaks of rain across northern and western areas. something a bit drier and brighter across eastern scotland, where it stays on the cold side.

and we should have largely dry conditions across southern wales and much of southern england as well. heading through friday night time into the early part of saturday, we get this battle zone between the relatively mild air that most of the uk will have, the colder air feeding in across northern scotland, into that mix, we get this weather front moving in. it looks like we could well see a spell of snow getting down potentially to quite low elevations across the very far north of scotland with a risk of icy stretches building in here. otherwise, friday night is going to be a mild night. no chance of any snow with temperatures for most of you at around 8—10 celsius. 0n into the start of the weekend then, saturday sees further outbreaks of rain across scotland, milder air moving in here, so any snow turning back to rain. away from that, something a bit brighter across southern areas, very mild, temperatures around 12—13 celsius, staying on the blustery side. what about christmas eve? well, south westerly winds dominate the country. outbreaks of rain around, mild weather conditions, particularly so across parts of eastern england, where we could see temperatures reaching around 14—15 celsius.

and then for christmas day, for most of us, mild, still some rain around. could be a bit colder, though, for northern scotland. small chance of some snow here.

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and could ai predict when we might die? and if it could, would you really want to know? i'm not sure if that is a pitch but i urge you tojoin us for a i decoded but i hope you will stay with us. welcome back. the pentagon has announced the expansion of a naval protection force which they hope will ward off attacks from yemen's remote houthis on merchant shipping in the red sea. lloyd also said the new effort will be called operation prosperity, with britain and the europeans taking part. with that statement does not appear to have reassured the shipping companies. most have suspended or scaled back operations in recent days. our analysis editor has taken a look at where we are and how effective this new operation might be. 0n the 19th of november, houthi rebels from yemen launched an attack in the red sea. video filmed by the houthis shows them seizing a cargo ship,

and this was the start of a campaign against commercial vessels.