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our security respondent frank gardner is in jerusalem with more details. frank: what has been debated is the permission by the israeli military for large numbers of palestinian displaced people, currently who are sheltering south of the gaza strip and the city of rafah to move back to their homes in the north. that is something israel has resisted in the past. israel would also remove some of its forces from gaza. this would be during a 40 day truce. there would of course be the exchange of hostages and prisoners. probably hundreds, if not thousands of palestinian prisoners coming out of israeli jails in return for a rather lower figure than what was originally demanded by israel. an initial figure of about 33 israeli hostages. now, from the israeli side, there is dual pressure going on. pressure from e united states to do this deal and pressure domestically from all the families and friends of the hostages who have been demonstrating and shouting louder and louder against the government your policy is not working. the m netanyahu government said the best
our security respondent frank gardner is in jerusalem with more details. frank: what has been debated is the permission by the israeli military for large numbers of palestinian displaced people, currently who are sheltering south of the gaza strip and the city of rafah to move back to their homes in the north. that is something israel has resisted in the past. israel would also remove some of its forces from gaza. this would be during a 40 day truce. there would of course be the exchange of...
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antony blinken met israel's prime minister in jerusalem to urge him to ensure that more humanitarian aid reaches gaza. he warned israel against imminent ground invasion of rafa h are displaced palestinians are s sheltering. in america, the battle for abortion rights is going on in two states, the overturn of roe v. wade created a patchwork of laws on reproductive rights across various states, and arizona, lawmakers repealed back to near total abortion ban dating back to the 1800s and the top court revived the strict ban on abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy, point at which many women do not know they are pregnant and that led to a bipartisan effort to overturn it. arizona reverts to its previous 15 week b in floridaa,n. a ban in florida closes the last abortion access point in the southeast and the six week ban could be short-lived as as floridians vote on the referendum this november and that could enshrine abortion in the state's constitution. kamala harris visited the state to speak about for reproductive rights, a key issue as joe biden is seeking reelection, she addressed t
antony blinken met israel's prime minister in jerusalem to urge him to ensure that more humanitarian aid reaches gaza. he warned israel against imminent ground invasion of rafa h are displaced palestinians are s sheltering. in america, the battle for abortion rights is going on in two states, the overturn of roe v. wade created a patchwork of laws on reproductive rights across various states, and arizona, lawmakers repealed back to near total abortion ban dating back to the 1800s and the top...
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in israel, tens of thousand of protesters in tel aviv and jerusalem renewed calls for a hostage deal. hundreds of people gathered in democracy square. relatives of the hostages also gathered at a military base in the city to urge the israeli government to make a deal. let's bring you that interview with israel's minister for diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism. i began by asking him for insight from the israel's government's point of view, on how the talks in cairo are going. so, the terror organisation of hamas is... thinks that it can force the state of israel to stop the war or to escape from an operation in rafah to eliminate the five or four battalions that remain for the terror army of hamas. that's not going to happen. we said clearly that we are going to eliminate hamas, and that's our obligations for the victims of october 7th and for the future generations of the citizens of israel, especially the residents of the region of western negev next to gaza. so are you saying even if all of the hostages were released, your operation in rafah would still go ahead? these are
in israel, tens of thousand of protesters in tel aviv and jerusalem renewed calls for a hostage deal. hundreds of people gathered in democracy square. relatives of the hostages also gathered at a military base in the city to urge the israeli government to make a deal. let's bring you that interview with israel's minister for diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism. i began by asking him for insight from the israel's government's point of view, on how the talks in cairo are going. so, the...
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ceasefire, stands in the way of its acceptance of a deal 0ur correspondent anna foster has this update from jerusalem. we're at that point in proceedings where through the afternoon i've been watching in the regional media various briefings, everything from saying that we are on the verge of an agreement of a framework of an agreement, everything through to no, israel say they will not agree to a ceasefire that will permanently end the war. i think the key thing to remember at this point in time is this is the moment where we hear these various briefings, we hear different things from different sides, but until we get some sort of official word potentially from the egyptian mediators who are actually in charge of these talks in cairo, really all of that is just background noise. what we do know is that one of the key sticking point is that idea of a permanent ceasefire. we know that is a key part of what hamas is asking for out of this deal. the idea that they would be an eventual end to this war rather than just a temporary ceasefire while that exchange goes on. we know that israel equally say that
ceasefire, stands in the way of its acceptance of a deal 0ur correspondent anna foster has this update from jerusalem. we're at that point in proceedings where through the afternoon i've been watching in the regional media various briefings, everything from saying that we are on the verge of an agreement of a framework of an agreement, everything through to no, israel say they will not agree to a ceasefire that will permanently end the war. i think the key thing to remember at this point in...
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yolande knell, bbc news, jerusalem. mps will debate assisted dying for the first time in almost two years today, after a petition backed by dame esther rantzen secured more than 200,000 signatures. assisted suicide is currently illegal in england, wales and northern ireland. in scotland, whilst it is not a specific criminal offence, those who help others to end their lives risk being charged with murder or other offences. our correspondent graham satchell reports. esther rantzen's daughter rebecca wilcox in downing street, delivering a petition with 200,000 signatures demanding a change in the law to allow assisted dying. dame esther has terminal lung cancer and wants the choice to have what she calls a dignified death. the peace it would give ourfamily and my mum to know that her future has a dignified, pain—free end, it's huge. i know i keep saying the word huge, but it's just so massive that it's beyond words. campaigners say any new law would have strict safeguards. assisted dying would only be available for menta
yolande knell, bbc news, jerusalem. mps will debate assisted dying for the first time in almost two years today, after a petition backed by dame esther rantzen secured more than 200,000 signatures. assisted suicide is currently illegal in england, wales and northern ireland. in scotland, whilst it is not a specific criminal offence, those who help others to end their lives risk being charged with murder or other offences. our correspondent graham satchell reports. esther rantzen's daughter...
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frank gardner has more on the deal from jerusalem. frank: i can now give you some detail on what we think the hamas proposal or terms are. this is something that comes to us from a statement which my colleagues have translated. the gist of it is the deal with hamas is prepared to agree to is three consecutive 42-day truces, during which there would be in exchange of hostages and prisoners. 33 hostages, dead and alive, would be released from gaza, from hamas captivity in gaza. and a number of palestinian prisoners would come out of israeli jails. these 42 periods of truce would be consecutive. one after another. the sticking point may well still be how does this end? because hamas wants a commitment that at the end of all of this process, that they are not going to be attacked again. that there will be an end to it. the israelis say this will be a one sided cease-fire. that if they agree to that, that hamas will continue lobbing rockets at them the next few months after that. this has now got to get through the israeli cabinet, but the
frank gardner has more on the deal from jerusalem. frank: i can now give you some detail on what we think the hamas proposal or terms are. this is something that comes to us from a statement which my colleagues have translated. the gist of it is the deal with hamas is prepared to agree to is three consecutive 42-day truces, during which there would be in exchange of hostages and prisoners. 33 hostages, dead and alive, would be released from gaza, from hamas captivity in gaza. and a number of...
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that was my colleague anna foster in jerusalem. earlier i spoke to mahjoob zweiri in doha about the latest talks. he is a professor of contemporary middle east politics at qatar university. it is obvious in the last 24—hours there is a huge confusion about the status quo. what we are gathering at the moment is the following, that hamas is showing according to its leadership, flexibility on some matters and the discussion now about the first stage or the first phase of the ceasefire which should last 42 days and this phase basically was part of the three phases discussed a few months ago according to the paris meetings between different mediators and israel. basically now, the confusion is about whether they will go to discuss the three phases now or actually there will be a discussion on the first phase, which is basically 40 days of ceasefire, 40 do, and then release 33 israelis and a number of the palestinian prisoners, the number has not been released about how many prisoners, and allowing humanitarian aid and for some palace
that was my colleague anna foster in jerusalem. earlier i spoke to mahjoob zweiri in doha about the latest talks. he is a professor of contemporary middle east politics at qatar university. it is obvious in the last 24—hours there is a huge confusion about the status quo. what we are gathering at the moment is the following, that hamas is showing according to its leadership, flexibility on some matters and the discussion now about the first stage or the first phase of the ceasefire which...
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mr blinken has been meeting the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, in jerusalem. a us official said blinken reiterated us opposition to an israeli assault on the gaza city of rafah during the talks. while in tel aviv, mr blinken also met some of the families of the hostages being held by hamas in gaza. before leaving, he took some time to speak to the people demonstrating outside of his meeting in support of those hostages... ijust had an opportunity to meet with some of the families of some of the hostages, as i have on every visit to israel, and of course president biden has done, many of my colleagues have done, and ijust want to share with you what i shared with them. bringing your loved ones home is at the heart of everything we are trying to do. while the talking about a ceasefire is taking place — the war inside gaza continues. (boxed palestinian officials say two children were killed in rafah, in an israeli air strike overnight. israel has said it plans a full assault on rafah — the city in gaza that nestles against the border with egypt, and where ten
mr blinken has been meeting the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, in jerusalem. a us official said blinken reiterated us opposition to an israeli assault on the gaza city of rafah during the talks. while in tel aviv, mr blinken also met some of the families of the hostages being held by hamas in gaza. before leaving, he took some time to speak to the people demonstrating outside of his meeting in support of those hostages... ijust had an opportunity to meet with some of the families...
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thousands of christians filled jerusalem's old city on saturday for an important orthodox easter ritual, despite restrictions by israeli police. the holy fire ceremony drew huge crowds to the church of the holy sepulchre in occupied eastjerusalem, where israeli police control security. it's the fourth of may today — which means it's star wars day. why? well, may the fourth be with you! the famous line is of course "may the force be with you", but it's an annualjoke that fans of the franchise love to make. it's also the 25th anniversary of the first prequel in the star wars saga — episode one: the phantom menace. it's been re—released in cinemas this weekend, and to mark the anniversary, mark hamill — aka luke skywalker — took the white house briefing yesterday. have a look. well, you know, i called him mr president, he said "you can call mejoe." and i said, "can i call you joe—bi wan kenobi?" he liked that. but listen, i'm not really here to dominate. i have to turn it back over to our wonderful press secretary. so thank you all so much. thank you. finally this half hour, to
thousands of christians filled jerusalem's old city on saturday for an important orthodox easter ritual, despite restrictions by israeli police. the holy fire ceremony drew huge crowds to the church of the holy sepulchre in occupied eastjerusalem, where israeli police control security. it's the fourth of may today — which means it's star wars day. why? well, may the fourth be with you! the famous line is of course "may the force be with you", but it's an annualjoke that fans of the...
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months ago, following hamas's attack on israel on october 7th. 0ur middle east correspondent is in jerusalem. with the response to the latest deal on the table. feeding into that we have these comments by the israeli prime minister, on the one hand reiterating what he has said for many weeks. israel is determined to go into rafah in the south of the gaza strip to eliminate hamas battalions and will do that with or without a new hostage deal but obviously the timing is of the essence, a very sensitive moment and there are fears it could scupper a new deal at this point. you have some really deep divisions now and those on the far—right have really been saying israel needs to prioritise going into rafah in order to win the war. 0ne far—right minister said the government has no right to exist if it did not prioritise that and then in response we had a member of the work cabinet, a centrist, coming back to say the government had no right to exist if it blocked a hostage deal. you can see there is that dynamic going on, the latest comments by netanyahu appear to put him more on the side of hi
months ago, following hamas's attack on israel on october 7th. 0ur middle east correspondent is in jerusalem. with the response to the latest deal on the table. feeding into that we have these comments by the israeli prime minister, on the one hand reiterating what he has said for many weeks. israel is determined to go into rafah in the south of the gaza strip to eliminate hamas battalions and will do that with or without a new hostage deal but obviously the timing is of the essence, a very...
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christian: there was a colleague written this week by a former eurasian bureau chief who said jerusalem now has to choose between goininto rafa, or choosing a security arrangement with riyadh, which was very much up for discussion today. what is the future for gaza and a future palestinian state? do you think it is as black-and-white as that? is it now a binary choice? robert: tom freeman is a great writer but it is far more complex than that. there are so many details here. in some ways they are intertwined. the interesting saudi's have you normalization is very important. also the fact that in response to the iranian air attacks, they marshaled the resources of the saudis, egyptians at others. they have an interest in security of israel we have not seen before. certainly in my time we would have never have seen this. so there is progress being made and it is not exactly a minor choice. but the israelis i think are coming to realize tt there is no way to declare absolute theory here. and once that cold reality sinks in i think there is going to be a coming to terms with what can be don
christian: there was a colleague written this week by a former eurasian bureau chief who said jerusalem now has to choose between goininto rafa, or choosing a security arrangement with riyadh, which was very much up for discussion today. what is the future for gaza and a future palestinian state? do you think it is as black-and-white as that? is it now a binary choice? robert: tom freeman is a great writer but it is far more complex than that. there are so many details here. in some ways they...
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we will be on campus in texas and in jerusalem for the latest. the u.s. accuses russia of using chemical weapons ukraine. we will hear from an top weapons expert. and it is the assault on ukraine's gas plants causing problems for european gas supplies? we will get the view from kyiv. ♪ christian: very good evening. president biden has told the pro-palestinian demonstrators that they have the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos. it was the first time the president has spoken on the campus protests amid criticism from donald trump and republicans that he had been absent from the debate. pres. biden: peaceful protest in america. violent protest is not protected. peaceful protest is. it's against the law when violence occurs. destroying property is not a physical process. it's against the law. vandalism, trespassing, brking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing the confirmation of classes and graduations. none of this is peaceful protest. threatening people. intimidating pple, is not peaceful protest. it's against the law. dissent is essen
we will be on campus in texas and in jerusalem for the latest. the u.s. accuses russia of using chemical weapons ukraine. we will hear from an top weapons expert. and it is the assault on ukraine's gas plants causing problems for european gas supplies? we will get the view from kyiv. ♪ christian: very good evening. president biden has told the pro-palestinian demonstrators that they have the right to protest, but not the right to cause chaos. it was the first time the president has spoken on...
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anna in jerusalem, thank you- _ now, for about three months, bbc arabic�*s adnan el—bursh reported on the war in gaza while living in a tent, eating one meal a day, and struggling to keep his wife and five children safe. since october 7th, more than 100 journalists have been killed in gaza, according to the organisation reporters without borders. israel says it takes all feasible measures to mitigate harm and says it never deliberately targets journalists. adnan has been keeping a video diary documenting the harrowing moments he faced covering a war that pushed him to his limits. they sing. the bbc�*s adnan el—bursh, reflecting there on his time in gaza. devastating floods have hit several countries in east africa after weeks of heavy rain. in kenya, more than a hundred people have died and another 130,000 have had to leave their homes. today officials said at least 50 people had been killed in central kenya after a reservoir overflowed during the night following torrential rainfall. it's feared many more people could be buried under mud and debris in villages near my mahiu, about
anna in jerusalem, thank you- _ now, for about three months, bbc arabic�*s adnan el—bursh reported on the war in gaza while living in a tent, eating one meal a day, and struggling to keep his wife and five children safe. since october 7th, more than 100 journalists have been killed in gaza, according to the organisation reporters without borders. israel says it takes all feasible measures to mitigate harm and says it never deliberately targets journalists. adnan has been keeping a video...
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fergal keane, bbc news, jerusalem. hundreds of people have been arrested at pro—palestinian protests at university campuses in the united states amid violent clashes. in new york alone, 300 people were detained, while in los angeles, demonstrators at a camp set up by people who oppose israel's military action in gaza clashed with counter demonstrators. in the last few weeks, dozens of college campuses across the us have been taken over by students calling for universities to boycott companies and individuals with ties to israel. emma vardy is on the west coast, at ucla in los angeles. our north america editor, sarah smith, is on the east coast outside columbia university in new york. we'll go first to emma in california. many students and teachers arrived here at ucla to find classes cancelled, helicopters overhead and a heavy police presence on campus. the university has condemned what happened here at last night. things are much calmer now but it has brought campus life to a standstill today and it is just not clea
fergal keane, bbc news, jerusalem. hundreds of people have been arrested at pro—palestinian protests at university campuses in the united states amid violent clashes. in new york alone, 300 people were detained, while in los angeles, demonstrators at a camp set up by people who oppose israel's military action in gaza clashed with counter demonstrators. in the last few weeks, dozens of college campuses across the us have been taken over by students calling for universities to boycott companies...