through qatari and egyptian mediators which includes a two—month fighting pause in gaza for the release of all hostages. welcome back. reports tonight from axios news that israel has given hamas a proposal through qatari and egyptian mediators that includes up to two months of a pause in the fighting as part of a multi—phase deal that would include the release of all remaining hostages held in gaza. the report cites two unnamed israeli officials. the bbc hasn't yet been able to verify this report. this is happening as the us, egypt and qatar have been pushing israel and hamas to join a phased diplomatic process that would start with the release of hostages, all hostages, and eventually lead

to a withdrawal of israeli forces and an end to the war in gaza. that is the framework of talks ongoing. but right now it bears no reality to the situation on the ground. palestinians in gaza have been sheltering from intense bombing and shooting today in the city of khan younis. 190 people have been killed in the last 2a hours. that's according to the hamas—run health ministry. in the last hour, we have been hearing from one of the families of those still held hostage in gaza, who are urging prime minister neta nyahu to negotiate. i asked for his reaction to this report of a proposed two—month pause in the fighting. hopefully. it's news to me although i've heard of the few offers or deals today, but i've heard at the last few weeks also. so all this ongoing, all the feet dragging, it's horrible for us. it's just every single day is another day that my father and his friend are nearing their end, and we feel like we don't

have this time to check exactly what the negotiation will be and know the terms and all the details. it's too much for us, we need it to be executed today. with me is our chief international correspondent, lyse doucet. some really important news tonight, we of course have to set it in context because we don't have a response yet from hamas but what you think about what you read? this response yet from hamas but what you think about what you read?— think about what you read? this is a ve aood think about what you read? this is a very good israeli _ think about what you read? this is a very good israeli source, _ think about what you read? this is a very good israeli source, they've - very good israeli source, they've got a good israeli correspondent. but this comes with a blizzard of other reports, yesterday the wall streetjournal had a report that also spoke about a peace plan in the works. what we can say for certain, the egyptian and qatari mediators have been trying for weeks to try and close the gaps between israel

and close the gaps between israel and hamas. the plan that xes talks about makes it absolutely clear that it is not on the table to end the war. there is no discussion of israel completely leaving the territory. those are two key hamas demands, but at the centrepiece is the release of all of the remaining hostages, there is said to be about 130 out of around 250 that were taken, as well as the dead bodies of those who have died in the israeli military campaign or as part of the aftermath of it since october seven. in phases, for the release of palestinians held in israeli jails. now we know the mastermind of the october seven to tax, who is still 0ctober seven to tax, who is still eluding the israelis, one of his key objectives is to free all palestinian prisoners in israeli jails. he spent years and is really

—— in israeli prison, so the details which emerged in the xes report —— axios. it seems there are seeds of a deal but it also seems the two sides are very farapart deal but it also seems the two sides are very far apart and as you've just been saying, the war is intensifying in the south, not getting any less. i intensifying in the south, not getting any less.— intensifying in the south, not getting any less. intensifying in the south, not acettinan less. . , . getting any less. i qualify what you said in terms _ getting any less. i qualify what you said in terms of— getting any less. i qualify what you said in terms of the _ getting any less. i qualify what you said in terms of the withdrawal, i said in terms of the withdrawal, they said they would allow people, palestinians, to go back to their homes in northern gaza but also to khan younis, but clearly that prime minister netanyahu made it very clear and the last few days that he wants israel to have total security, total control west of the jordan river. from the river to the sea, yes. river. from the river to the sea, es. ., �* , river. from the river to the sea, es. . �* , , ., , , , river. from the river to the sea, es. , , so yes. that's the phrase he uses. so

in that respect. — yes. that's the phrase he uses. so in that respect, what _ yes. that's the phrase he uses. so in that respect, what you - yes. that's the phrase he uses. so in that respect, what you just - yes. that's the phrase he uses. so in that respect, what you just talk| in that respect, what you just talk about what he's getting from it, the two sides would seem to be a long way apart still. it’s two sides would seem to be a long way apart still-— way apart still. it's highly sensitive, _ way apart still. it's highly sensitive, every - way apart still. it's highly sensitive, every day - way apart still. it's highly i sensitive, every day counts. way apart still. it's highly - sensitive, every day counts. for way apart still. it's highly _ sensitive, every day counts. for the hostages, some of whom are elderly and suffering medical conditions. for the people of gaza in a catastrophe where the un says that gazans are now facing a real threat of famine. but it seems that the wheels are moving butjust yesterday we had prime minister netanyahu saying that hamas was demanding an end to the war, that israel completely withdraw and that hamas remain intact. this is what prime minister netanyahu, that's how he described hamas' conditions as of yesterday, they some pretty critical. i think we just have to wait. critical. i think we 'ust have to wait. ., ., ., critical. i think we 'ust have to wait. . ., ~ ., , ., ., wait. can we talk about his relation with the white — wait. can we talk about his relation with the white house, _ wait. can we talk about his relation with the white house, because - with the white house, because president biden and other officials are clearly becoming frustrated with the israeli prime minister and his

respect rejection of requests relating to the war in gaza. the two men spoke almost every other day in the first two months of the war. those conversations increasingly infrequent. at everyjunction... at everyjunction... at what point do you think they say look, we have to start preparing for a time after the israeli prime minister? 50 a time after the israeli prime minister?— a time after the israeli prime minister? ., , �* minister? so far, president biden has, what minister? so far, president biden has. what we _ minister? so far, president biden has, what we know— minister? so far, president biden has, what we know in _ minister? so far, president biden has, what we know in public- minister? so far, president biden has, what we know in public and l minister? so far, president biden - has, what we know in public and webs and merged from private conversations that he has not been willing, perhaps not able to use that leverage to start pulling back on the weapons deliveries. don't forget, it's an election year. all

foreign policy is local and he has a huge consistency which wants to see hamas destroyed, which agrees with prime minister netanyahu even though he isn't the most popular politician either in israel or in the united states. against that, there are the clear opinion polls showing a younger demographic, president biden�*s victory the first time that they are turning against resident biden. is the calculation by the time the voters go to the polls in november it won't be an issue? for the moment, president biden is not even calling for a cease—fire in gaza, much less for anything more from israel. and we've seen that extraordinary moment where prime minister netanyahu made it clear he wouldn't allow it to state solution, palestinian state alongside israel. president biden was then quoted comeau's film saying, no, no i think it's possible. and prime minister netanyahu came back and said is not

possible, my whole history is proven to get, looking to the right wing coalition which keeps him in power. is there a domestic political position for this? is looking at the five swing states can probably get to do hundred 70 votes with pennsylvania, mission wisconsin, michigan. but there are a big muslim populations in states, at what point do he have to break with president netanyahu —— prime minister netanyahu —— prime minister netanyahu to get back into the white house? , �* , , house? president biden is behind in eve ke house? president biden is behind in every key battleground _ house? president biden is behind in every key battleground swing - house? president biden is behind in every key battleground swing state | every key battleground swing state in the _ every key battleground swing state in the united states at this juncture. and you keyed in on michigan _ juncture. and you keyed in on michigan where you have rashida to leap who— michigan where you have rashida to leap who is— michigan where you have rashida to leap who is a palestinian american in the _ leap who is a palestinian american in the united states congress who has said _ in the united states congress who has said from the river to the sea, but not _ has said from the river to the sea, but not in — has said from the river to the sea, but not in a — has said from the river to the sea, but not in a way that prime minister

netanyahu — but not in a way that prime minister netanyahu would want it. biden does not want _ netanyahu would want it. biden does not want to— netanyahu would want it. biden does not want to alienate many democrats who are _ not want to alienate many democrats who are horrified by what happened on october seven, but at the same time _ on october seven, but at the same time the _ on october seven, but at the same time the president doesn't want to offend _ time the president doesn't want to offend many who are either is sympathetic to the palestinian cause at large. _ sympathetic to the palestinian cause at large. or— sympathetic to the palestinian cause at large, or what's going on in gaza in particuiah — at large, or what's going on in gaza in particular. so i'm glad that i am not sitting — in particular. so i'm glad that i am not sitting in— in particular. so i'm glad that i am not sitting in the situation room, if you _ not sitting in the situation room, if you will— not sitting in the situation room, if you will come at the white house i’ilht if you will come at the white house right now — if you will come at the white house right now. that is a very difficult rope _ right now. that is a very difficult rope to — right now. that is a very difficult rope to walk right now. the same sto , rope to walk right now. the same story. tim. _ rope to walk right now. the same story. tim. for— rope to walk right now. the same story, tim, for sir _ rope to walk right now. the same story, tim, for sir keir _ rope to walk right now. the same story, tim, for sir keir starmer . rope to walk right now. the same i story, tim, for sir keir starmer who needs votes. story, tim, for sir keir starmer who needs votes-— needs votes. he's had to navigate a difficult because, _ needs votes. he's had to navigate a difficult because, equally, - needs votes. he's had to navigate a difficult because, equally, not - difficult because, equally, not taking— difficult because, equally, not taking the— difficult because, equally, not taking the decisions _ difficult because, equally, not taking the decisions as - difficult because, equally, not. taking the decisions as president biden— taking the decisions as president biden has— taking the decisions as president biden has had _ taking the decisions as president biden has had to, _ taking the decisions as president biden has had to, but _ taking the decisions as president biden has had to, but in - taking the decisions as president biden has had to, but in terms . taking the decisions as presidentj biden has had to, but in terms of his politics — biden has had to, but in terms of his politics and _ biden has had to, but in terms of his politics and the _ biden has had to, but in terms of his politics and the upcoming - his politics and the upcoming election— his politics and the upcoming election year, _ his politics and the upcoming election year, it _ his politics and the upcoming election year, it has - his politics and the upcoming election year, it has requiredj election year, it has required delicate _ election year, it has required delicate navigation. - election year, it has required delicate navigation. clearly. election year, it has required i delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted — delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted to— delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted to move _ delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted to move on _ delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted to move on from - delicate navigation. clearly he's wanted to move on from the . delicate navigation. clearly he's - wanted to move on from the jeremy corhyn _ wanted to move on from the jeremy corhyn years — wanted to move on from the jeremy corhyn years and _ wanted to move on from the jeremy corbyn years and show— wanted to move on from the jeremy corbyn years and show a _ wanted to move on from the jeremy corbyn years and show a different . corbyn years and show a different side of— corbyn years and show a different side of the — corbyn years and show a different side of the labour—

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was positioned in a different way from jeremy corbyn on a lot - from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy — from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy issues _ from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy issues. this _ from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy issues. this is _ from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy issues. this is a - from jeremy corbyn on a lot of policy issues. this is a very- from jeremy corbyn on a lot ofj policy issues. this is a very big issue _ policy issues. this is a very big issue for— policy issues. this is a very big issue for a _ policy issues. this is a very big issue for a lot _ policy issues. this is a very big issue for a lot of _ policy issues. this is a very big issue for a lot of labour- policy issues. this is a very big issue for a lot of labour party. issue for a lot of labour party members _ issue for a lot of labour party members and _ issue for a lot of labour party members and he's _ issue for a lot of labour party members and he's come - issue for a lot of labour party. members and he's come under issue for a lot of labour party— members and he's come under pressure for comments _ members and he's come under pressure for comments has — members and he's come under pressure for comments he's made _ members and he's come under pressure for comments he's made earlier- members and he's come under pressure for comments he's made earlier in- for comments he's made earlier in the conflict — for comments he's made earlier in the conflict and _ for comments he's made earlier in the conflict and he _ for comments he's made earlier in the conflict and he has _ for comments he's made earlier in the conflict and he has to - for comments he's made earlier in the conflict and he has to some i the conflict and he has to some extent— the conflict and he has to some extent adapt _ the conflict and he has to some extent adapt his _ the conflict and he has to some extent adapt his position. - the conflict and he has to some extent adapt his position. i- the conflict and he has to some i extent adapt his position. i think overall— extent adapt his position. i think overall leaving _ extent adapt his position. i think overall leaving aside _ extent adapt his position. i think overall leaving aside the - extent adapt his position. i think overall leaving aside the rights l extent adapt his position. i think. overall leaving aside the rights and wrongs— overall leaving aside the rights and wrongs and — overall leaving aside the rights and wrongs and that _ overall leaving aside the rights and wrongs and that detailed _ overall leaving aside the rights and wrongs and that detailed analysis i wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse — wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse has— wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse has given, _ wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse has given, in _ wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse has given, in terms i wrongs and that detailed analysis that lyse has given, in terms of. wrongs and that detailed analysis . that lyse has given, in terms of the actual— that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk_ that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk politics _ that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk politics aspect _ that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk politics aspect of- that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk politics aspect of it - that lyse has given, in terms of the actual uk politics aspect of it i i actual uk politics aspect of it i think— actual uk politics aspect of it i think sir— actual uk politics aspect of it i think sir keir— actual uk politics aspect of it i think sir keir starmer- actual uk politics aspect of it i think sir keir starmer is- actual uk politics aspect of it i think sir keir starmer is going | actual uk politics aspect of it i . think sir keir starmer is going to largeiy— think sir keir starmer is going to largeiy try— think sir keir starmer is going to largeiy try to— think sir keir starmer is going to largely try to effectively - think sir keir starmer is going to largely try to effectively stay i largely try to effectively stay quite — largely try to effectively stay quite close _ largely try to effectively stay quite close to _ largely try to effectively stay quite close to the _ largely try to effectively stay i quite close to the government on largely try to effectively stay - quite close to the government on it, i quite close to the government on it, i don't _ quite close to the government on it, idon't think— quite close to the government on it, idon't think he — quite close to the government on it, i don't think he wants _ quite close to the government on it, i don't think he wants to _ quite close to the government on it, i don't think he wants to open - quite close to the government on it, i don't think he wants to open up. quite close to the government on it, i don't think he wants to open up a l i don't think he wants to open up a bil idon't think he wants to open up a big gulf— i don't think he wants to open up a big gulf between _ i don't think he wants to open up a big gulf between him _ i don't think he wants to open up a big gulf between him and - i don't think he wants to open up a big gulf between him and the i big gulf between him and the government, _ big gulf between him and the government, but— big gulf between him and the government, but that - big gulf between him and the government, but that does . big gulf between him and the i government, but that does require some _ government, but that does require some delicate _ government, but that does require some delicate manoeuvring - government, but that does require some delicate manoeuvring with i government, but that does requirel some delicate manoeuvring with his own party — some delicate manoeuvring with his own party. many— some delicate manoeuvring with his own party. many of— some delicate manoeuvring with his own party. many of whom _ some delicate manoeuvring with his own party. many of whom who i some delicate manoeuvring with hisl own party. many of whom who would like to _ own party. many of whom who would like to take _ own party. many of whom who would like to take certainly _ own party. many of whom who would like to take certainly the _ like to take certainly the old corbin — like to take certainly the old corbin out _ like to take certainly the old corbin out wing _ like to take certainly the old corbin out wing and - like to take certainly the old | corbin out wing and certainly like to take certainly the old - corbin out wing and certainly others would _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like them _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like them to _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like them to take _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like them to take a _ corbin out wing and certainly others would like them to take a much i

corbin out wing and certainly others i would like them to take a much more different— would like them to take a much more different position. _ would like them to take a much more different position. i think— would like them to take a much more different position. i think he - different position. i think he has made _ different position. i think he has made the — different position. i think he has made the decision— different position. i think he has made the decision that - different position. i think he has made the decision that he - different position. i think he has made the decision that he will. different position. i think he hasl made the decision that he will try to stay— made the decision that he will try to stay close _ made the decision that he will try to stay close to _ made the decision that he will try to stay close to the _ made the decision that he will try to stay close to the government. to stay close to the government on it, to stay close to the government on it. and _ to stay close to the government on it. and i_ to stay close to the government on it. and i think— to stay close to the government on it, and i think is— to stay close to the government on it, and i think is likely— to stay close to the government on it, and i think is likely to _ to stay close to the government on it, and i think is likely to carry- it, and i think is likely to carry on _ it, and i think is likely to carry on. ~ �* it, and i think is likely to carry on. �* , ,, on. we'll stay with this issue, there is plenty _ on. we'll stay with this issue, there is plenty of— on. we'll stay with this issue, there is plenty of breaking i on. we'll stay with this issue, i there is plenty of breaking news. there are air strikes shaking the yemeni capital a sauna, we also understood that rishi sunak has spoken with presidentjoe biden, not only the situation in the red sea which we will come to very shortly but also this peace agreement which axios is reporting on this evening to release the hostages. can we talk about the wider issue, you've written a piece for bbc online about the conflagration that could be in the region. us— uk strikes in yemen as they double

down, is it having an effect? it’s down, is it having an effect? it's makin: it down, is it having an effect? it�*s making it worse. they have to do something. a vital shipping lane, more than 50% of the world's traffic goes through the red sea to the suez canal and the foodies now have a chokehold on the ships going through. it keeps saying it's only targeting ships that are either connected to israel or hesitating to israeli ports and then of course since the us backed initially by the uk in this short for strikes carried out the attacks against who the targets in yemen, they now say that they are attacking british and american ships but letting others go through. it's very, very random. but the who sees now find themselves exactly where they want to be. for them they've hit the political jackpot. they've been catapulted to world attention. at home and on the arab streets. they find themselves

in the top position in the so—called axis of resistance of iran's allies across the region, it wouldn't be possible without being armed and trained by iran, but the houthis, amongst all the actors they have their own agency but the houthis in their own agency but the houthis in the past have notjust carried out iran's orders, they've defied some orders. we know that iran is backing them in terms of militarily but we don't know what goes on between them now in terms of who is leading who. but the houthis certainly feel they have more to gain then they're losing. the pentagon said that about a quarter of the arsenal of the houthis has been destroyed so far in the attacks but the houthis feel they have gained far more politically. they have gained far more politically-— they have gained far more politically. they have gained far more oliticall .~ �* ., , ., politically. we'll talk plenty more about this after _ politically. we'll talk plenty more about this after a _ politically. we'll talk plenty more about this after a short _ politically. we'll talk plenty more about this after a short break. i

politically. we'll talk plenty more l about this after a short break. they say us jets from the carrier eisenhower have begun attacking who the targets in yemen. there have been attacks in the capital, among other issues as well. we will take a short break, we'll be right back, stay with us. bbc news, bringing you different stories from across the uk. - usually, sorting a day out takes gary flint a lot of planning. but he's not had nearly as much work to do before coming to castleton. normally, i would have to do a bit of research online or quite extensive research online to actually make the day pleasurable for myself and any family member that i'll be with. it's because a new map has been produced. on it is clearly marked where facilities are for disabled people, like accessible toilets, special parking and where wheelchair hire is.

the park authority has teamed up with accessible uk to produce this map. it isn't rocket science, and that's the big thing that we need to get across. this is quite basic information. it's hope that castleton can become an example to other places. for more stories from across the uk, head to the bbc news website. - you're live with bbc news. us and uk air strikes have resumed in the capital of yemen and we are told that usjets in the capital of yemen and we are told that us jets from the carrier eisenhower has been involved in those strikes. 0ur panel are still with us. according to the us military, two us navy seals who went missing during an operation to seize iranian—made weapons bound

for houthis in yemen are now presumed dead. us central command released this statement, reading... the incident took place on the 11th of january when the elite soldiers were boarding a ship off the coast of somalia. according to media reports, one was swept away and the second jumped suddenly we have us soldiers being injured since october seven. slowly but surely this is starting to spread and the americans are being brought dragged into it. i think your analysis here was not only eloquent but it points to

something from a domestic standpoint here in— something from a domestic standpoint here in the _ something from a domestic standpoint here in the united states where you have bipartisan consensus. you have republicans — have bipartisan consensus. you have republicans in congress who are saying. — republicans in congress who are saying, why are we sending american men and _ saying, why are we sending american men and women to needlessly die overseas, — men and women to needlessly die overseas, particularly in the disastrous way that we pulled out of afghanistan, then you have more moderate/ — afghanistan, then you have more moderate/ progressive members like from my— moderate/ progressive members like from my home state of california, a democrat _ from my home state of california, a democrat who has said why are we not invoking _ democrat who has said why are we not invoking the _ democrat who has said why are we not invoking the war powers resolution? why is— invoking the war powers resolution? why is the _ invoking the war powers resolution? why is the president coming to congress — why is the president coming to congress because under our constitution you have to declare war not through— constitution you have to declare war not through the president but through— not through the president but through the congress and why is he taking _ through the congress and why is he taking unilateral... he through the congress and why is he taking unilateral...— taking unilateral... he certainly doesnt taking unilateral... he certainly doesn't want _ taking unilateral... he certainly doesn't want to _ taking unilateral... he certainly doesn't want to be _ taking unilateral... he certainly doesn't want to be suggesting l taking unilateral... he certainly. doesn't want to be suggesting you sending more troops overseas having brought troops back from afghanistan, not in an election year. afghanistan, not in an election ear. , . _ afghanistan, not in an election ear. , . ,_ year. he switched in by democrats, he's wedged _ year. he switched in by democrats,

he's wedged in _ year. he switched in by democrats, he's wedged in by _ year. he switched in by democrats, he's wedged in by conservative i he's wedged in by conservative republicans, he has to work with his other— republicans, he has to work with his other coalition partners to clearly articulate — other coalition partners to clearly articulate as lyse said, the need to open _ articulate as lyse said, the need to open the _ articulate as lyse said, the need to open the red sea, the need for shipping — open the red sea, the need for shipping to get through the suez canal— shipping to get through the suez canal because otherwise the costs are going — canal because otherwise the costs are going out, the supply disruptions continue to grow and there _ disruptions continue to grow and there is— disruptions continue to grow and there is a — disruptions continue to grow and there is a growing sense here in the united _ there is a growing sense here in the united states that the president is not up _ united states that the president is not up to— united states that the president is not up to the task the way he's conducting this operation. you will have heard — conducting this operation. you will have heard lyse _ conducting this operation. you will have heard lyse say _ conducting this operation. you will have heard lyse say it's _ conducting this operation. you will have heard lyse say it's not i conducting this operation. you will have heard lyse say it's not going | have heard lyse say it's not going to work. there was some frustration, irritation i think on the part of the white house, tim, that the uk secretary was almost triumphant but in the way that this was going to work. this would sort of deal with theissue work. this would sort of deal with the issue and quite clearly it wasn't going to deal with the issue. and of course the americans are deeply involved in the peace plan in yemen which could unravel if this expands. i yemen which could unravel if this exands. ., �* , yemen which could unravel if this exands. ~ �*, , expands. i think it's been interesting _ expands. i think it's been interesting how _ expands. i think it's been interesting how david i expands. i think it's been i interesting how david cameron expands. i think it's been - interesting how david cameron has actually— interesting how david cameron has actually been — interesting how david cameron has actually been in _ interesting how david cameron has actually been in washington, - interesting how david cameron has i actually been in washington, instead of making _ actually been in washington, instead of making the — actually been in washington, instead of making the case _ actually been in washington, instead of making the case often _ actually been in washington, instead of making the case often on- actually been in washington, instead of making the case often on behalf. of making the case often on behalf of making the case often on behalf of the _ of making the case often on behalf of the american _ of making the case often on behalf of the american government - of making the case often on behalf- of the american government sometimes whether— of the american government sometimes

whether it _ of the american government sometimes whether it be _ of the american government sometimes whether it be about _ of the american government sometimes whether it be about ukraine, _ of the american government sometimes whether it be about ukraine, which i whether it be about ukraine, which has been _ whether it be about ukraine, which has been an— whether it be about ukraine, which has been an issue _ whether it be about ukraine, which has been an issue that— whether it be about ukraine, which has been an issue that where - whether it be about ukraine, whichj has been an issue that where there has been an issue that where there has been _ has been an issue that where there has been political— has been an issue that where there has been political splits _ has been an issue that where there has been political splits in - has been an issue that where there has been political splits in the i has been an issue that where there has been political splits in the us, i has been political splits in the us, concerns— has been political splits in the us, concerns about _ has been political splits in the us, concerns about whether— has been political splits in the us, concerns about whether there i has been political splits in the us, concerns about whether there will| has been political splits in the us, i concerns about whether there will be enough _ concerns about whether there will be enough commitment _ concerns about whether there will be enough commitment going _ concerns about whether there will be enough commitment going forward l concerns about whether there will be i enough commitment going forward for that and _ enough commitment going forward for that and it _ enough commitment going forward for that and it has — enough commitment going forward for that and it has been _ enough commitment going forward for that and it has been cameron- enough commitment going forward for that and it has been cameron makingl that and it has been cameron making the case _ that and it has been cameron making the case on _ that and it has been cameron making the case on the — that and it has been cameron making the case on the american _ that and it has been cameron making the case on the american media - that and it has been cameron making the case on the american media andi the case on the american media and equally— the case on the american media and equally on _ the case on the american media and equally on this — the case on the american media and equally on this issue _ the case on the american media and equally on this issue where - the case on the american media and equally on this issue where the - the case on the american media and equally on this issue where the uk l equally on this issue where the uk goverhmeht— equally on this issue where the uk government ministers _ equally on this issue where the uk government ministers are - equally on this issue where the uk government ministers are getting i government ministers are getting involved _ government ministers are getting involved on— government ministers are getting involved on us _ government ministers are getting involved on us media, _ government ministers are getting involved on us media, often- government ministers are getting involved on us media, often to i government ministers are getting | involved on us media, often to be backing _ involved on us media, often to be backing up — involved on us media, often to be backing up the _ involved on us media, often to be backing up the american - involved on us media, often to be i backing up the american government when it— backing up the american government when it is_ backing up the american government when it is facing _ backing up the american government when it is facing internal— backing up the american government when it is facing internal problems i when it is facing internal problems and internal— when it is facing internal problems and internal debate. _ when it is facing internal problems and internal debate. i— when it is facing internal problems and internal debate. i think- when it is facing internal problems and internal debate. i think that'si and internal debate. i think that's going _ and internal debate. i think that's going to — and internal debate. i think that's going to come _ and internal debate. i think that's going to come cameron— and internal debate. i think that's going to come cameron himself. and internal debate. i think that's. going to come cameron himself now and internal debate. i think that's- going to come cameron himself now as back of— going to come cameron himself now as back of the _ going to come cameron himself now as back of the foreign _ going to come cameron himself now as back of the foreign secretary _ going to come cameron himself now as back of the foreign secretary is - back of the foreign secretary is going _ back of the foreign secretary is going to — back of the foreign secretary is going to be _ back of the foreign secretary is going to be increasingly- back of the foreign secretary is - going to be increasingly important, having _ going to be increasingly important, having tteen— going to be increasingly important, having been a — going to be increasingly important, having been a former— going to be increasingly important, having been a former prime - going to be increasingly important, i having been a former prime minister he has _ having been a former prime minister he has the _ having been a former prime minister he has the diplomatic— having been a former prime minister he has the diplomatic have - having been a former prime minister he has the diplomatic have to - having been a former prime minister he has the diplomatic have to go - having been a former prime minister he has the diplomatic have to go a l he has the diplomatic have to go a tot of— he has the diplomatic have to go a tot of capitals _ he has the diplomatic have to go a lot of capitals and _ he has the diplomatic have to go a lot of capitals and get _ he has the diplomatic have to go a lot of capitals and get to _ he has the diplomatic have to go a lot of capitals and get to meet - lot of capitals and get to meet people — lot of capitals and get to meet peogte that _ lot of capitals and get to meet peogte that mav— lot of capitals and get to meet people that may be _ lot of capitals and get to meet people that may be other- lot of capitals and get to meet i people that may be other foreign secretaries — people that may be other foreign secretaries wouldn't _ people that may be other foreign secretaries wouldn't have - people that may be other foreign secretaries wouldn't have got - people that may be other foreign secretaries wouldn't have got toi secretaries wouldn't have got to meet _ secretaries wouldn't have got to meet and — secretaries wouldn't have got to meet and it— secretaries wouldn't have got to meet and it is— secretaries wouldn't have got to meet and it is becoming - secretaries wouldn't have got to - meet and it is becoming increasingly influential— meet and it is becoming increasingly inftuentiat on — meet and it is becoming increasingly influential on putting _ meet and it is becoming increasingly influential on putting the _ meet and it is becoming increasingly influential on putting the case - meet and it is becoming increasingly influential on putting the case to - influential on putting the case to whether— influential on putting the case to whether it — influential on putting the case to whether it is _ influential on putting the case to whether it is on... _ influential on putting the case to whether it is on... actually - whether it is on... actually interesting _ whether it is on... actually interesting that— whether it is on... actually interesting that it's - whether it is on... actually interesting that it's uk - whether it is on... actually - interesting that it's uk ministers interesting that it's uk ministers in america — interesting that it's uk ministers in america making _ interesting that it's uk ministers in america making the _ interesting that it's uk ministers in america making the case. - interesting that it's uk ministers in america making the case. lett| interesting that it's uk ministers in america making the case. let me ick in america making the case. let me -ick that in america making the case. let me pick that up. — in america making the case. let me pick that up, we've _ in america making the case. let me pick that up, we've only _ in america making the case. let me pick that up, we've only got - in america making the case. let me pick that up, we've only got a - pick that up, we've only got a minute left to the end of the programme, to make one. do you think

the uk is influential in this whole argument? the uk is influential in this whole ara ument? , the uk is influential in this whole argument?— the uk is influential in this whole aruument? , ., ., , , ., , argument? they want to be seen to be backin: the argument? they want to be seen to be backing the united _ argument? they want to be seen to be backing the united states, _ argument? they want to be seen to be backing the united states, both - argument? they want to be seen to be backing the united states, both of - backing the united states, both of them, their own populations stand to lose, or losing in this red sea confrontation, but it is the united states which calls the shots and the houthis know that. it’s states which calls the shots and the houthis know that.— houthis know that. it's been fascinating _ houthis know that. it's been fascinating having _ houthis know that. it's been fascinating having your- houthis know that. it's been - fascinating having your company this evening, so much news coming out of the middle east this evening. sincere thanks to all of you for coming in, good to have your company this evening as well. we'll be back same time to mark an exciting night tomorrow, the new hampshire polls will be opened in just under, just over seven hours�* will be opened in just under, just over seven hours' time, we will have all the results of course you're a bbc news and we've got a special programme coming up tomorrow night to deal with all that, i hope you'll join us for that, have a good evening. hello from the bbc sport centre. i'm gavin ramjaun.

french rugby union side racing 92 have announced owen farrell willjoin the club from saracens. it means while he plays in france, farrell won't be able to play for england due to the rfu's rules about fielding overseas players. the saracens club captain has been with them for 15 years. there'd been widespread speculation about his future in the premiership since the former england captain announced in november he was taking a breakfrom the international game to prioritise his mental well—being. the french club announced the news on social media. farrelljoins on a two—year deal starting this summer having made more than 200 appearances for saracens in all competitions, winning six premiership titles and three european champions cups. farrell's replacement as england captain, jamie george, says the rules about playing in france are clear. each individual is very different, what they decide to do for themselves and their careers and their families themselves and their careers and theirfamilies is, you know, whatever is right for them. the rules are very clear. if you choose

to not play in england then you won't be able to represent your country, that for me is a choice that those guys have made and they are very clear about that. you can never hold it against someone for making that decision because ultimately, you know, they are very entitled to choose how they are career goes. brighton have leapfrogged manchester united into seventh in the premier leagueafter being held to a goalless draw by wolves. they could only manage seven shots on target between them, but there wasn't anything that troubled either goalkeeper at the amex stadium. brighton are level on points with manchester united but have a superior goal difference. meanwhile, james milner moved ahead of ryan giggs into second on the list of premier league appearances. he trails gareth barry by 20 games. there's a big game in the championship, with leicester city hoping to extend their lead at the top against third placed ipswich. they're into the closing moments at the king power stadium. leicester were leading i—0, thanks to this own goal from leif davis in the first half.

but in the final moments ipswich have equalised. jeremy sarmiento with the goal in the 89th minute to make it one—all. jeremy sarmiento with the goal in the 89th minute to make it 1—1. the foxes are seven points of ipswich in second place. a real upset at the africa cup of nations, where the hosts ivory coast could be going out after the group games following their 4—0 thrashing at the hands of equatorial guinea. yannick buyla's late goal finished things off in what was a huge upset in abidjan. equatorial guinea finish top of group a as winners. ivory coast, in third place on three points, now have to wait on other results. the four best third—placed sides across the six groups progress to the last 16. nigeria are the hunt for their first afcon title in 11 years. they qualified in second from group a — thanks to a i—0 win over guinea—bissau. an own goal, proving

the difference in that match. and egypt could face that scenario too. as the final two matches from group b are just coming to a close. the seven—time winners, being held by group winners cape verde. egypt, without star man mo salah, missing with an ankle injury. ghana are 2—1 up against mozambique — meaning they would come second and seal their place in the knockouts. cameron norrie's hopes of reaching a first ever men's quarterfinal at the australian open were dashed in a thrilling five—setter with alex zverev. despite his disappointment, norrie says the experience helps him believe he can break back into the world's top ten. sashais sasha is probably one of the best players in the world, playing with him, somewhat deep in the grand slam, losing in five sets, i think it's exactly where i want to be and i can take a lot of confidence from that. and there's still lots to

come, i'm still 28 years old and you look at the longevity of the other players playing now, i think they are getting better so ijust want to keep learning and keep pushing and keep improving. i learned a lot last year and be years before and i know i've got the top ten level in me. and india's virat kohli has withdrawn from the first two tests against england for personal reasons. kohli's withdrawal comes a day after england batter harry brook returned to the uk for personal matters. former captain kohli told india skipper rohit sharma and the side's management that "certain personal situations demand his presence and undivided attention". the five—test series begins in hyderabad on thursday. and that's all the sport for now. we'll keep you up—to—date with everything as ongoing as the evening goes on, we'll see you soon. hello there. all in all, it's shaping up to be a rather stormy few days of weather. storm isha on sunday night brought us plenty of disruption,

damaging gusts of wind, gusts of wind in northumberland of 99 mph and widely across the central belt of scotland, we saw gusts of 70—80 mph. even towards the south of england, 0diham and hampshire, east malling and kent saw 70 mph gusts. now, the winds have been easing down today, a day of blustery showers and some sunshine, but it's not long before the next named storm rolls in from the west. that is storm jocelyn, the tenth named storm of the season, again, damaging gusts of wind with already trees and structures weakened by isha. there could possibly be some more disruption. but overnight tonight, it's a fairly quiet night of weather. there will be a lot of clear skies around, they will last longer out towards the east where it's going to feel locally quite chilly into tomorrow morning. temperatures rising along with this milder air, pushing outbreaks of rain into south west england, wales and northern ireland, by the time we get to dawn, thickening cloud here. and there's that deep area of low pressure, storm jocelyn passing to the north of scotland, taking the same sort of track as storm isha. so again, we could see some damage

and some disruption with the worst of the winds on tuesday night. but through tuesday morning, it's a dry early start. towards the east, there'll be heavy rain piling into north west england and through western scotland. the rainfall totals will start to mount up here. there could possibly be some localised flooding. strong gusty winds, particularly towards irish sea coast, a gust of wind here of up to 65 mph. very mild air tied in with this storm. but the area of most concern is northern and western parts of scotland where there's an amber weather warning in force for tuesday night right up until wednesday morning. we could possibly see within the warning area gusts of 75—80 mph, yet again. still blustery on wednesday, the storm clears away into the norwegian sea and we'll see a quieter day of weather on wednesday. the winds taking their time to ease down towards the north and the west. and here there will be some blustery showers, again moving southwards and eastwards. the further south and east you are, the drier your day is likely to be. there'll be some spells of sunshine, feeling a little cooler again with highs of 7—12 degrees celsius. we look out towards the west again

on thursday to find more weather fronts sweeping eastwards, bringing, again, some outbreaks of rain, but not as potent as either of the storms. bye bye.

breaking news tonight at ten, reports that the uk is taking part again in us strikes against houthi targets in yemen.

houthi fighters have been targeting cargo ships in the red sea. today's combined strikes against them come after a call between rishi sunak and president biden. also tonight, senior iranian commanders trying to incite students here in the uk — we have a special investigation. violent islamist extremism, its purpose is to radicalise british students. storm isha leaves thousands without power and storm jocelyn is on its way. after months on the rise, energy bills look set to fall in april, and then again in the summer. in the us, a man facing execution by suffocation with nitrogen, and the controversy it's created. 0k, ok, i know what to call it! and reece witherspoon's chococinno made with snow — would you eat it?

and on newsnight at 10.30, we'll go deeper behind the headlines and