drills around taiwan. welcome to world news america. welcome to world news america — where we'll bring you a full hour of live news and analysis from here in the us, the uk, and around the world. we begin with the conflict in the middle east, where there's been intense fighting throughout the region. in a rare strike on lebanon's north, 21 people were killed and eight others were injured in what is presumed to be an israeli air strike. the drone hit the primarily—christian village of aitou in the north. it would be the first time israel has targeted the northern region since the war escalated following the october 7th attacks. the israeli military has been targeting the armed group hezbollah in the south of lebanon, carrying out thousands of air strikes in recent weeks. the bbc�*s wyre davies is following the story.

israel is fighting on at least two fronts further to the north in lebanon, and after that, has below report —— hezbollah. four israeli personnel were killed. israel has continued attacking various points in lebanon in the village of aitou, a christian village in the northeast. the israelis said they've discovered a large hezbollah tunnels in the south of lebanon and dozens of rockets are still being fired into israel by hezbollah. so, no end into israel by hezbollah. so, no end in sight in the world theatre between hezbollah and israel and no end in sight of a peace agreement in gaza. meanwhile, more than two weeks since iran's latest missile barrage in israel, it still remains unclear how israel will respond to that attack. but the washington post is reporting

that israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu told the biden administration he is willing to strike military targets rather than oil or nuclear facilities. this all comes as israel continues its operation against hamas in gaza's north. the united nations is condemning what is happening in the strip, saying tens of thousands of people are effectively cut off with no access to food or other necessities. the hamas—run health ministry claims at least 60 people have been killed by israeli forces in the last two days, with attacks on the al—aqsa hospital compound and the nuseirat camp — where a number of children are reported dead. further north, an israeli strike on a food distribution centre injabalia killed ten people on monday. israel is not allowing internationaljournalists from media organizations, including the bbc, independent access to gaza. however, there is a team of freelance journalists filming for the bbc there. our special correspondent fergal keane sent this report on the last 2a hours in gaza — and a warning, it contains upsetting images. people are burning.

the israeli strike set the refugee tents on fire. helpless to stop the flames spreading. gas canisters exploding. a figure enveloped by the inferno. too distressing to show here, but all of it witnessed by the refugees. translation: it was around 1am and we were sleeping in our tent. i have eight daughters. we woke up to the fire over our heads. our daughters are all burned and our sons are injured. israel says it targeted a hamas command centre next door to the hospital. the eu's top diplomat said violations of international law, disregard for civilian casualties, wouldn't make israel safer. this 11—year—old, carried

by a relative, was wounded along with her mother, father and six other family members. we first met her eight months ago, when she was seeking food for her family. a confident child then, but terrified of the bombing. last night, the bombing came to her. small wounds on her body. to her spirit, the wounds that last. the dozens of casualties in central and northern gaza are being treated in hospitals already under huge strain. among them, al—ahli hospital,

run by the anglican church. a senior british cleric said he is alarmed by the escalating violence. i met him injerusalem. i'm terrified by where they are at the moment. i mean, the level of suffering is unprecedented. we don't know what the ultimate aim we don't know what the ultimate aim is for the civilian population. is for the civilian population. you know, what are you know, what are they supposed to do? they supposed to do? where are they supposed to go? where are they supposed to go? in gaza, no safety, not in hospital in gaza, no safety, not in hospital grounds or un schools. grounds or un schools. a grandmother mourning a grandmother mourning 18—month—old yamam. 18—month—old yamam. "i'm the one who raised 14—year—old son, rami. "i'm the one who raised you, yamam," she says. you, yamam," she says. "i'm the one who raised you." "i'm the one who raised you." to the north, the children killed to the north, the children killed by a strike in the al—shati camp. by a strike in the al—shati camp. among the casualties, among the casualties, boys who were playing boys who were playing marbles at the time. marbles at the time.

wael naim was grieving his wael naim was grieving his 14—year—old son, rami. translation: he wasn't holding a weapon or anything else - unless children's toys have become a threat to them.

to in order to protect israeli lives. joining me live now is retired lieutenant general mark schwartz, who's previously served as us security coordinator for israel and the palestinian authority. marks, good to have you back on bbc news. i want to start with this information from the washington post reporting that benjamin netanyahu has told the united states, the biden administration, the israel will target military skates, not oil or nuclear sites. what do you think of that? ,., ., ~' or nuclear sites. what do you think of that? ,., ., ~ ., of that? good evening. i think one that's very — of that? good evening. i think one that's very positive. _ of that? good evening. i think one that's very positive. i _ of that? good evening. i think one that's very positive. i think - of that? good evening. i think one that's very positive. i think there l that's very positive. i think there is no shortage of military targets that can certainly degrade iranians' capability to attack israel as well as the united states and its forces throughout the region that falls

short of going after the petroleum development capability or the nuclear sites. development capability or the nuclearsites. i development capability or the nuclear sites. i think that is positive. also this report that came out today, the announcement over the weekend of the theatre high—altitude air defence system that the united states is going to deploy to help support israel's overall defence for ballistic missiles that, potentially that was a condition to of deploy. i don't have that as fact, but i would not be surprised. just don't have that as fact, but i would not be surprised.— don't have that as fact, but i would not be surprised. just to make sure i understand. _ not be surprised. just to make sure i understand, you _ not be surprised. just to make sure i understand, you think— not be surprised. just to make sure i understand, you think this - not be surprised. just to make sure i understand, you think this was . i understand, you think this was part of perhaps fact or negotiations? the us saying they will deploy this us defence system if it ensures israel does not attack nuclear sites in iran.— if it ensures israel does not attack nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility _ nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and _ nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and i _ nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and i can _ nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and i can see - nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and i can see how - nuclear sites in iran. that could be a possibility and i can see how the | a possibility and i can see how the us would enter into that type of discussion, given the concern of

unlimited approach by israel to strike wherever they choose to strike, putting allies at risk. let's speak about where israel has been striking because we know israel has been battling hezbollah and lebanon. there have been severe consequences and we have heard these reports from the lebanese health ministry that 21 people were killed in the north of the country. if an air strike hasn't been considered, it will be the first time israel is targeting a christian majority region. what you think the strategy is behind this? i region. what you think the strategy is behind this?— is behind this? i think israel's iioin is behind this? i think israel's going after--- _ is behind this? i think israel's going after... their— is behind this? i think israel's going after... their intent - is behind this? i think israel's going after... their intent is l is behind this? i think israel'sl going after... their intent is to is behind this? i think israel's - going after... their intent is to go after military targets, but we've seen countless reporting where israel has failed to precisely engage military targets, fully knowing that hamas — in this case, lebanese hezbollah — uses the

population to protect its military resources. so, israel is responsibility in terms of their targeting and their weaponry, if they are taking the potential loss orinnocent they are taking the potential loss or innocent life casualties into account before they target. every incident is extremely heartfelt, certainly by the palestinians in this case, by the lebanese. unfortunately, we're going to see this continue going forward. what this continue going forward. what about the us _ this continue going forward. what about the us and _ this continue going forward. what about the us and all _ this continue going forward. what about the us and all of _ this continue going forward. what about the us and all of this? we've heard the biden administration is frustrated with the israeli prime minister specifically on this issue of the number of civilians have been killed in gaza, also in lebanon. has washington's diplomatic pressure to try to get israel and its adversaries to not escalate the war? do you think at this point that has failed? i

do you think at this point that has failed? ., �* , ., do you think at this point that has failed? ., ~ , ., _, ., do you think at this point that has failed? ., ~ , ., _ , ., ., do you think at this point that has failed? ., a ., ., ., failed? i do. as a bystander and as a former military _ failed? i do. as a bystander and as a former military professional, - failed? i do. as a bystander and as a former military professional, i i a former military professional, i think our administration's efforts — and i don't think it's unique to this administration — israel has a right to defend itself certainly, but they also have the responsibility as part of the international community to adhere to the laws of conflict. in many cases, countless cases, they failed to do so. you couldn't see the images, but you can hear the narrative of these innocent children being killed. it's heartbreaking, and that's from afar, not affecting me directly. but there is clear evidence that the israeli government has not adhered to what we would subscribe here in the us, being very deliberate and discriminatory in terms of our targeting efforts. i think the us

has not been effective in convincing israel to take a different approach. lieutenant general mark schwartz, always good to have you here. if you so much. . ~ always good to have you here. if you so much. ., ,, i. afghanistan's taliban morality ministry vowed to enforce a law banning media from publishing images of all living things on monday. before the recent law, taliban officials in kandahar were banned from taking photos and videos of living things, but the law did not include news media. the new law also includes an order for outlets not to mock or humiliate islam. the morality police say they will gradually enforce the law. in an exclusive interview with the bbc world service, the president of spain's canary islands says a migrant route to the islands from west africa is fast becoming the world's deadliest, and described it as a "bloodbath". the number of migrants using the atlantic route has reached an all—time high. it's now one of the main gateways to reach europe

after stricter security measures were introduced on the mediterranean sea between north africa and southern europe. bbc africa eye has gained unprecedented access to the migrants prepared to take the dangerous crossing. efrem gebraib has this report — and there are scenes some viewers may find upsetting. the atlantic ocean hides the souls of thousands of migrants who did not make it. their lives sank along with their hopes of reaching europe, turning the sea into a mass grave. overcrowded in a traditional fishing boat, these men are also chasing their dream. but to survive, it is a colossaljourney. from senegal, it's more than 1,000km across one of the most treacherous seas in the world. the strong currents, the tall waves, the relentless wind,

the dark nights where all you can feel, smell and hear around you is water. with just a few bottles and a handful of biscuits, they will spend days at sea. it's a tragedy unfolding in real time. nearly all migrants are sub—saharan africans. many flee poverty, but also conflict and climate change. more than 30,800 have made it by boat to the canaries — double the number from the same period last year. in an exclusive interview with the bbc, the president of the canary islands' government, fernando clavijo, warned that what awaits them on the other side is an overwhelmed system at breaking point. translation: among the consequences is that more people will die. _ we won't be able to assist migrants as they deserve. there will also be more tension and concern among the local population. the sharp rise in arrivals has fuelled a fierce national debate in spain over how to tackle irregular migration. as the crisis escalates

in the islands, so does the number of migrants losing their lives en route. the united nations migration agency says 807 people have died or disappeared so far in 2024 — an increase of 76% compared to the same period last year. but the lack of reliable data on the atlantic route means the real number is far higher. the bbc witnessed the deadly nature of the journey when a boat with migrants arrived in el hierro, the smallest of the canary islands. translation: one person has died. yes. - oh, man. another one who might not make it. he's in a bad way over there. he was soaked in water. that's horrible. from the canary islands, the regional government is calling for swift actions that also involve africa. translation: we call- for international policy to include

more cooperation and development in the continent to stop _ this bloodbath at sea, - so the atlantic stops being a cemetery for hopes and dreams. as the weather conditions improve in the atlantic, the canary islands' government fears the worst is yet to come, and people smugglers will attempt to take more people on the journey. but for the thousands of young west africans risking it all, it seems no risk is too great to bear to reach europe. efrem gebreab, bbc news. you can see bbc africa eye's full documentary on the bbc iplayer. if you're not in the uk you can watch on the bbc africa youtube channel. search for dark waters: africa's deadliest migration route. north carolina authorities arrested a man after threats against federal emergency management agency crews in the state. the man was arrested after alleged being seen with an assault rifle and making a comment about possibly harming fema employees working on recovery efforts.

aid groups have been working since the hurricane hit north carolina over two weeks ago. fema says those crews will now work from a fixed location instead of going door to door as they have done in the past. the us presidential candidates are vying for votes in key swing states — with just three weeks left until election day. kamala harris and donald trump are holding duelling campaign events on monday in the battleground state of pennsylvania. in philadelphia, trump is expected to speak about the economy, while harris will be on the other side of the state in erie as she rolls out plan to boost economic opportunity for black men. kamala harris agreed to her first interview with fox news. the conservative—leaning network has frequently featured interviews with donald trump and his running matejd vance during the election season and tim walz did appear on fox news over the weekend. she is also slated for her first interview with fox news. recent national polls suggest vice president harris slightly ahead of former president trump with a margin ofjust 3%.

but battleground states are proving to be a tight race with narrow leads on either side there. let's talk about all this now. with me is brandon drenon, bbc digital reporter and bernd debusmannjr, bbc seniorjournalist. great to see both. brandon, you both are have been reporting, and, harris is unveiling of push to appeal to white men. —— a black man. why —— black men. -- black men. no matter who i talked to, --eole -- black men. no matter who i talked to. people are — -- black men. no matter who i talked to, people are complaining _ -- black men. no matter who i talked to, people are complaining about - to, people are complaining about prices and wishing they were more portable and as affordable as they were four years ago, which they attribute tojump. i were four years ago, which they attribute to jump. i spoke to a guy in south carolina today —— to trump. in 2008 and 2012, he used his

barbershop to register voters to encourage support for barack obama, then he voted forjoe biden, but this year he plans to vote for donald trump. two big reasons were seeing the us sending money overseas while people says it needs neighbourhood are struggling to get by. —— he says people in his neighbourhood. one thing he said was how democrats' rhetoric around lgbtq issues have really conflicted with his christian values. he sees himself as a socially conservative quy himself as a socially conservative guy and that democrats have drifted too far left. ~ ., , ., ., ., too far left. what is the kamala harris doing _ too far left. what is the kamala harris doing to _ too far left. what is the kamala harris doing to know— too far left. what is the kamala harris doing to know mike - too far left. what is the kamala harris doing to know mike and l too far left. what is the kamala i harris doing to know mike and her campaign to reach out? she launched what she she's _ campaign to reach out? she launched what she she's trying _ campaign to reach out? she launched what she she's trying to _ campaign to reach out? she launched what she she's trying to tailor- campaign to reach out? she launched what she she's trying to tailor it - what she she's trying to tailor it to this demographic. she was on a shade room today, on the breakfast

club tomorrow. she cited talk to this group and make sure she recognises the value of their vote, but when she has to get out there and earn. �* i. �* , ., and earn. bernd, you've been on the cam-iain and earn. bernd, you've been on the campaign trail— and earn. bernd, you've been on the campaign trail as _ and earn. bernd, you've been on the campaign trail as well. _ and earn. bernd, you've been on the campaign trail as well. you've - and earn. bernd, you've been on the campaign trail as well. you've been l campaign trail as well. you've been looking at the appeal to latino motors. one of that motor —— of those voters told you? motors. one of that motor -- of those voters told you?— motors. one of that motor -- of those voters told you? more than an hini , those voters told you? more than anything. the _ those voters told you? more than anything, the economy _ those voters told you? more than anything, the economy comes - those voters told you? more than | anything, the economy comes up- anything, the economy comes up— infiation, — anything, the economy comes up— inflation, the price of goods, even housing _ inflation, the price of goods, even housing. that seems to be the driver for latino _ housing. that seems to be the driver for latino voters across the country. _ for latino voters across the country, but in particular, some of these _ country, but in particular, some of these battleground states. in nevada, _ these battleground states. in nevada, prices are much higher in the past, — nevada, prices are much higher in the past, and that's the perception. ithink_ the past, and that's the perception. i think that's why you're seeing donald — i think that's why you're seeing donald trump of the republicans focus _ donald trump of the republicans focus on — donald trump of the republicans focus on those issues even more than the border— focus on those issues even more than the border and immigration, focus on those issues even more than the borderand immigration, which is another— the borderand immigration, which is another important issue for a lot of latino _ another important issue for a lot of latino communities. among some parts of that— latino communities. among some parts of that electric, there's a

perception that if their families came _ perception that if their families came in— perception that if their families came in the past through legal routes. — came in the past through legal routes, this kind of perception —— around _ routes, this kind of perception —— around that— routes, this kind of perception —— around that rhetoric. that's cause a lot of— around that rhetoric. that's cause a lot of concern both from a safety of the neighbourhood stand up, but also economics _ the neighbourhood stand up, but also economics. to the neighbourhood stand up, but also economics. ., ., ., , ., ., economics. to follow up on that oint, economics. to follow up on that point. what _ economics. to follow up on that point. what is — economics. to follow up on that point, what is the _ economics. to follow up on that point, what is the harris - economics. to follow up on that i point, what is the harris campaign trying to do to win over latino men voters in particular? i trying to do to win over latino men voters in particular?— voters in particular? i think the 're voters in particular? i think they're trying _ voters in particular? i think they're trying to _ voters in particular? i think they're trying to see - voters in particular? i think they're trying to see the i voters in particular? i think. they're trying to see the harris campaign _ they're trying to see the harris campaign frame herwider they're trying to see the harris campaign frame her wider policies as better_ campaign frame her wider policies as better for— campaign frame her wider policies as better for people's pocket books, for example. donald trump at one point _ for example. donald trump at one point introduced a promise to end taxes _ point introduced a promise to end taxes on — point introduced a promise to end taxes on tips. you're seeing a similar— taxes on tips. you're seeing a similar promise, but in conjunction with various — similar promise, but in conjunction with various other policies. what her staff— with various other policies. what her staff say is that they're trying to convince — her staff say is that they're trying to convince latino voters that overall. — to convince latino voters that overall. a _ to convince latino voters that overall, a republican to convince latino