hello, i'm lukwesa burak. welcome to bbc news. the number of people on both sides known to have died in the fighting between israel and the militant palestinian group hamas has now risen to more than 1,000. the conflict started on saturday when hamas launched a series of attacks into israel, apparently taking the israeli authorities by surprise. fighting on the ground inside israel is reported to be continuing with hamas militants understood to remain in eight areas. both sides have used missiles to bombard the other and as many as 100 israelis have been taken to gaza as hostages. israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu says his country is at war. these pictures, of the israeli military deploying tanks towards gaza were filmed on sunday evening by a bbc film crew.

dozens of armoured vehicles carrying troops were also seen in the area during the day. 0ur correspondentjonathan beale is just a few kilometres from the border with gaza and he sent this update. tonight, this is as close as we can get to gaza itself, about five kilometres in that direction. there is a lot of military activity with jets overhead. israel has told its citizens being nearby to leave. it's not clear whether that could signal a land incursion by israel into gaza itself. but inevitably, this will end up being more bloody steel. jonathan beale with the latest. the israeli army says that more than 700 israelis have been killed since the hostilities began — that includes both civilians and military personnel. palestinian sources say more than 400 palestinians have been killed. fighting has been taking place on israeli territory. this video, filmed on sunday, shows the israeli military

exchanging gunfire with what they say were palestinian militants. the palestinian group hamas has taken dozens of hostages, forcing them to come into gaza. footage is being posted on social media — this shows an 85—year—old israeli grandmother. families have also been taken by hamas. this man's wife, and his young daughters were shown being taken into gaza. he had this message for the people who are holding them. yesterday, while my wife and two daughters, little girls, five—year—old and three years old, went to visit my mother—in—law near a kibbutz in gaza and during the morning, i

contacted my wife and she told me on the phone that there are terrorists inside the house. they were there with my mother—in—law�*s partner in life. and my two little girls that i mentioned and my wife, and she told me that terrorists are in the house. later on, i saw a video, the same video that was in the social media, which i surely identified my wife, my two daughters and my mother—in—law on some kind of a cart and terrorists of hamas all around them and this video was on social media and i identify, surely, that that is my family. i want to ask hamas,

don't hurt them. don't hurt little children. don't hurt women. if you want me instead, i am willing to come. so far, we've not had any report of hamas responding to that message. prime minister benjamin netanyahu held a security cabinet meeting in tel aviv on sunday evening. there was no statement to journalists but it's clear the military will be leading the israeli response. hamas murdered hundreds of israelis — men, women and children — and took dozens hostage into gaza. this horrific act demands a forceful, determined and sustained response. there have been ongoing exchanges of fire across the border. this footage was filmed overnight in gaza showing

missiles apparently being launched. the flashes of explosions are believed to be israel's iron dome air defence system striking the missiles in mid air, but some of the rockets got through. this shows a damaged building in ashkelon, an israeli town close to gaza which is often targeted by hamas. israel has also been firing missiles into gaza. this footage was filmed by the bbc team inside the palestinian territory. israel says it is deliberately targeting buildings known to house hamas leaders. you can see how some of them are simply collapsing when they are hit. we can't confirm who, if anyone, was inside. these pictures give an idea of what the aftermath of an israeli missile strike is like. it seems a branch of the national islamic bank was the target — you can see

how it has collapsed. palestinian health officials say more than 400 people have been killed inside gaza so far. many hundreds more have been injured. the israel military has been sending warnings to people living in certain parts of gaza, warning of imminent attack, and the number of locations suggests a widespread offensive. as for hamas, its spokesman says that its fighters were able to reach several areas in israel, including ashkelon and zikim, just to the north of gaza. the group also claimed that there were a large number of deaths and injuries among its enemies and that the fighting is ongoing. this is the view of gaza live right now. it does keep changing but there

is one image where you can see what looked like a recent attack. there was smoke rising across the skyline. mohamed taha from bbc arabic is following the latest developments. he hasjoined me here at the desk. you've been following developments closely for us. it looks like into the morning hours the strikes are continuing from the israeli side into gaza?— continuing from the israeli side into gaza? that's true. the strikes _ side into gaza? that's true. the strikes are _ side into gaza? that's true. the strikes are continuing l side into gaza? that's true. l the strikes are continuing on beit hanoun, on several areas in gaza that israeli army issued a statement, saying that they've destroyed operational assets to hamas, intelligence assets to hamas, intelligence assets to hamas, command centre also to hamas and if you can imagine the scale of this war, just the pictures that you show

the audience just recently, it's shown a tiny part of what's really happening in this widescale war that is happening. from both sides. so, israel is saying that they are determined to destroy the military power of hamas and hamas, for the first time, they are in the israeli territories in many areas of these towns that are bordering gaza, fighting in several points. apparently, achieving these massive amounts of killings that we are talking about. 1000 people killed in these areas at the moment. and if you imagine also that there are parts of gaza strip, the area of these parts, are five kilometres and if the fighters of hamas managed to reach offer kyam, which is about 30 kilometres

away from gaza and between 0fakim and the gaza strip, the towns that they could get through and reach these deep points in southern israel, that would give a tiny idea of the massive amount of fighting that is happening in this area. you mentioned — is happening in this area. you mentioned there _ is happening in this area. you mentioned there are - is happening in this area. you mentioned there are still hamas fighters on the ground within israeli territory. has that been confirmed and how is it they have remained there? have they have remained there? have they gained territory? hat. they have remained there? have they gained territory?— they gained territory? not, no, they gained territory? not, no, the did they gained territory? not, no, they did not — they gained territory? not, no, they did not gain _ they gained territory? not, no, they did not gain the _ they gained territory? not, no, they did not gain the territory l they did not gain the territory but they managed, somehow, to infiltrate through all of these israeli troops that iceg in gaza for years —— sieging gaza.

no—one really have any knowledge. for example, i must saying they've withdrawn from doing an operation and it's astonishing what they are doing and i want to hail also our colleaguejonathan beale for colleague jonathan beale for being colleaguejonathan beale for being on colleague jonathan beale for being on the ground colleaguejonathan beale for being on the ground in colleague jonathan beale for being on the ground in these circumstances. just being on the ground in these circumstances.— circumstances. just looking a . ain circumstances. just looking aaain at circumstances. just looking again at hamas, _ circumstances. just looking again at hamas, reports i circumstances. just looking l again at hamas, reports that they have gone underground, quite literally, leaving civilians above ground. what can you tell us about that tendency for hamas to use underground tunnels? £31 tendency for hamas to use underground tunnels? of course, there is a big _ underground tunnels? of course, there is a big history _ underground tunnels? of course, there is a big history of— underground tunnels? of course, there is a big history of hamas i there is a big history of hamas using tunnels. they were using multi— kilometre tunnels between the borders between egypt and gaza and we cannot exclude that they used tunnels to reach these deep points. it's really unimaginable how they managed to reach those deep points in the israeli

territories without using tunnels. territories without using tunnels-— territories without using tunnels. ., . tunnels. thank you so much, indeed. we were just showing you the scene live across gaza, where there were clearly some strikes that have taken place and we are keeping a very close eye on any other developments that are taking place on both sides of the border. the situation is still developing but in the meantime, it's becoming clear that one of the biggest single losses of life so far came at a music festival in the southern israeli desert. more than 250 people were killed at the nova festival near a kibbutz close to the border with gaza at re'im. caroline hawley reports. moments before, at a festival that brought together young people from across israel, a carefree crowd. they have no idea of the horror about to erupt.

images posted on social media show people running for their lives. witnesses say that after rockets were fired, palestinian gunmen began attacking from several directions. "don't kill me," she pleads, as noa argamani and her boyfriend, avi natan, are both taken captive. both are still missing, thought to have been ta ken into gaza. today, noa's father spoke through his anguish to israeli media. translation: | asked - to see the video and then, i saw that it was definitely her. she was so scared, so frightened. i always protected her and, at this very moment, i couldn't. noa is 25, with a passion for travel. she'd been messaging a friend just before she was kidnapped and then, the live location ended.

it's just us waiting and hoping, really hoping and praying that everything is good, that she will come back home safely — her and her boyfriend and everyone that is in captivity now. also taken from the festival, shani louk, a tattoo artist from germany, pictured here on holiday in mexico. herfamily recognised her in a video of palestinian gunmen celebrating her capture on a pick—up truck. the images of shani herself are too upsetting to show. translation: we were sent a video in which i could - clearly see our daughter unconscious with the palestinians and them driving around the gaza strip. i ask you to send us any help or news. jake marlowe's family and friends are also desperate for news. he's a 26—year—old british man who was working at the festival. he's reported to have told his mother he loved her and promised to keep her updated before his phone began ringing out.

0n the road next to where the festival was taking place, the aftermath. we don't yet know what's happened to all those who came in these cars to party, to celebrate. shellshocked reunions with those who survived. but the brutality of the attack, the terror of it, will now be seared into the psyche of a nation. caroline hawley, bbc news. coming up: we'll look at the diplomatic effort and the international reaction to the war between hamas and israel. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news in the uk. the shadow chancellor, rachel reeves, is expected to outline how labour would overhaul britain's planning system to make it easierfor major infrastructure projects to be built. economic growth and net zero

emissions targets would be considered with planning applications for things like battery factories and 5g being fast—tracked. the uk's supreme court will today begin hearing the government's challenge to a ruling which said that the policy of sending some asylum seekers to rwanda is unlawful. under the plan, which was blocked by the court of appeal, asylum seekers would be sent to the african country, where their cases would be determined. an inquiry into claims that british special forces carried out unlawful killings in afghanistan gets underway later today. the probe will focus on events between 2010 and 2013. you're live with bbc news. let's take a look now at some of the international reaction to the fighting in israel and gaza. there have been

shows of support for israel from traditional allies such as the uk — here, you can see the israeli flag being projected onto the front of 10 downing street. prime minister rishi sunak said the attack launched by hamas was an appalling act of terror. one british national is known to have died in the fighting — nathaniel young was serving in the israeli military. two other british nationals are reported missing. ukraine also showed israeli flags across kyiv. the city's mayor, vitali klitschko, said he wanted to support all fights against aggression, and disrespect for the world order. there were also some demonstrations in support of hamas. this rally was held by palestinians in ramallah in the west bank. and iran, one of the biggest supporters of hamas, made its position clear — with president raisi saying that the palestinian people and their soldiers should be

congratulated on their victory. the fighting is having an effect on international markets. oil prices have been rising over concerns about the effects a long—lasting conflict could have on the middle east — a key oil—producing region. we'll bring you more on that in world business report in just a few minutes. the us says several americans have been killed in israel — although it hasn't given a specific number. president biden has ordered us warships and warplanes to move close to israel in a show of support, and is sending fresh military aid to the israeli government. the white house said that mr biden had spoken to prime minister netanyahu — and promised his "full support in the face of an unprecedented "and appalling assault by hamas terrorists". the united nations security council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors

to discuss the crisis. there was no attempt to agree a common statement — but the un's middle east envoy called on all countries with diplomatic links to the region to work to restore calm. let's hear now from both palestinian and israeli diplomats — starting with the palestinian permanent observer to the un. israel keeps saying the blockade and repeated assaults on gaza are to destroy hamas' military capabilities and ensure security. clearly, and expectedly, its blockade and assaults accomplished neither. when israel now tries to justify yet another assault by the same faulty premise, no—one

should say or do anything to encourage it down this path. we know only too well that the messages about israel's right to defend itself will be interpreted by israel as licence to kill. israel expects and demands political and military support while advancing goals that are fundamentally at odds with international legitimacy and consensus. its policies are an assault on our humanity, on international law, on peace, and are a threat for its own people. can those supporting israel ignore its colonialist and racist agenda? that would be self—defeating. a different

path is possible. i repeat — a different path is possible. but it cannot ignore the lives and rights of the palestinian people. it must guarantee them equal ideals of freedom and security. you cannot stand for peace if you do not stand up to occupation. do it because it is the right thing to do — morally, legally, politically, and because it will save lives. peace will save lives. because it is the only way forward. that was the un's middle east envoy speaking there to the united nations' security council meeting held behind closed doors. he was speaking after that had concluded.

live now to singapore, where we are joined by the ambassador eli vered hazan, israel's ambassador to singapore. thank you, and welcome to the programme here at bbc news. first off, i wonder if i could pick straight off with what your thoughts were on what the middle east envoy had to say there at the un? two points — that messages of support should not be interpreted by israel as a licence to kill? irate not be interpreted by israel as a licence to kill?— a licence to kill? we are not killin: a licence to kill? we are not killing anyone. _ a licence to kill? we are not killing anyone. we - a licence to kill? we are not killing anyone. we are - a licence to kill? we are not killing anyone. we are just. killing anyone. we are just protecting ourselves from those monsters. we will do everything humanly possible to protect ourselves. and that is the aim. we are going to destroy hamas, no matter what. you have to understand the anger in israel. as you already showed to the people, the pictures — innocent people, the pictures — innocent people were butchered and massacred. families. babies. infants. and i truly believe that this representative is a

representative of monsters, not less. now, you know, before coming here, iwas less. now, you know, before coming here, i was listening to our palestinian friend, and he said — this is because we are not establishing a two—state solution, and there's no hope for people. it's so hard to sell — if you read the hamas covenant since 1988, the destruction of israel, annihilating jews no matter what — this is another phrase in their plan. but it will be the last time, because we are not going to surrender. we are going to dismantle hamas as soon as possible. according to the international community, you support us right now. and going back to the events of history, after a while, there was a criticism against israel. it's about time to support us. we are going to a long journey in order to dismantle hamas. and if you're on the side of peace, of human rights, of harmony, please support us, keep supporting us until we dismantle hamas, because it is not only in the interests of

the state of israel. it is in the state of israel. it is in the interest of free society. 0k. as the palestinian permanent 0bserver said, a different path is possible. 0bviously different path is possible. obviously the approach that has been taken has led us to where we are now. is a different path possible? could israel have handled negotiations differently?- handled negotiations differently? handled negotiations differentl ? ., ~ ., �*, differently? you know, it's so funny and _ differently? you know, it's so funny and so _ differently? you know, it's so funny and so sad, _ differently? you know, it's so funny and so sad, because i differently? you know, it's so funny and so sad, because he lies. he lies. you know, in 1920, in 1921, lies. he lies. you know, in 1920, in1921, in lies. he lies. you know, in 1920, in 1921, in 1936, we didn't have a jewish independent and democratic state. nevertheless, the palestinians attacked us. you have to understand the whole concept. they don't want a two—state solution. they want to annihilate all thejews. and the difference between plo and hamas is the difference of the language. hamas does it out loud. it's written in their covenant. they take actions, as you could see. that's the difference. they don't accept

the two—state solution. and it should not be the discourse. you have to understand, they want to annihilate thejews. that is the only option. more than that — if you follow back, go back to 2005. we pulled out completely of gaza, instead of building their communities. think about it — they received a lot of money. instead of building their community, they invested in terror. instead of building on for human beings... ambassador, can ijump in quickly? we're running out of time. this has been a massive intelligence and security failure on israel. what went wrong? were they too focused on domestic issues? irate wrong? were they too focused on domestic issues?— domestic issues? we will raise the questions _ domestic issues? we will raise the questions later. _ domestic issues? we will raise the questions later. right - domestic issues? we will raise | the questions later. right now, we are focusing on defeating hamas. the sis the most important thing. and i hope that the western world will support us very much. fik. support us very much. 0k. ambassador, _ support us very much. 0k. ambassador, thank - support us very much. 0k. ambassador, thank you i support us very much. 0k. ambassador, thank you very much indeed for your time here on the programme.— indeed for your time here on i the programme._ thank the programme. thank you. thank ou. the programme. thank you. thank yom thank — the programme. thank you. thank

yom thank yom — stay with us here on bbc news. coming up next: world business report. hello. the weekend weather brought some extremes to the uk. we had the very wet weather in scotland, and then on sunday, it was exceptionally warm across so many other parts of the country. in northern ireland, 22.6 celsius — the warmest 0ctober day since the �*60s. about 2a in wales — that's the warmest in over a decade. and in london, nearly 26 celsius — about the warmest day in october since 2018. now the rain from scotland is petering out, some areas have had about a month's worth of rainfall recently.

and the overall weather pattern is still showing a dip in the jet stream here, which is shunting that warmer atmosphere from the south. so once again, it will be exceedingly warm, not just here in the uk, but across many parts of western and also central europe this week. so the headline is one of a warm start this week — but not completely dry, there is some rain on the way — particularly where we don't want it in western parts of scotland, but that's not until tuesday. so here's the forecast, then, for the early morning. a lot of bright weather around little dribs and drabs perhaps in the western isles. still relatively cool in the north of scotland, around 13—15, but look at that — northern ireland, wales, england, widely into the 20s, perhaps even the mid—20s, again in london and the southeast. now a cold front is approaching and will bring some fresher weather, but again, rain to parts of scotland on tuesday. look at that rain reaching the northwest first, then it spreads into central scotland. but still very mild, 17—18 here, snd we're still talking about the low—to—mid—20s on tuesday widely across the uk. and then, tuesday into wednesday, we'll start to see a change coming in from the north. so a weather front will spread southwards across the uk.

it will bring some rain, stronger winds for scotland and much fresher, much cooler, if not even colder conditions in the very far north of scotland — temperatures here barely making ten degrees in lowick, 11 in stornoway, 1a in newcastle, but still warmth with some cloud and rain on wednesday in the south, about 20—23 celsius. the temperatures will return to close to the seasonal norm, at least towards saturday, sunday, but it's stilljust the other side of average. so warmer than average, i think, over the coming days.

live from london, this is bbc news. oil prices soar as markets around the world react to the crisis in the middle east. meanwhile, multiple airlines have cancelled flights to and from israel due to the ongoing attacks in the country. and the conflict adds new risks to the global economic outlook as policymakers from around the world gather in morocco for the imf and world bank annual summit. hello and welcome to bbc news.

let's start with the top story this hour, the ongoing crisis in israel and gaza, and we're beginning to see the impact on the markets and economies more widely. the price of oil has increased 4% to over $88 a barrel of brent crude. now, neither israel nor the gaza strip are big oil producers but the conflict is taking place within the proximity of a key oil producing and export region for global consumers. so, could there be a lasting impact on oil markets? live now to victoria scholar, head of investment at interactive investor. hello, good morning, victoria. is this something of a knee—jerk reaction or is something more concerning sitting in?— sitting in? well, it's quite difficult to _ sitting in? well, it's quite difficult to say _ sitting in? well, it's quite difficult to say at - sitting in? well, it's quite difficult to say at this i sitting in? well, it's quite l difficult to say at this point but we are certainly seeing a

major market reaction, and like