i'm alex witt. >> and i'm ali velshi.e are continuing to keep a close eye on the israel gaza border after israel issued fresh warnings over the past 24 hours that suggest that it is preparing to launch the next phase of the war. according to three senior israeli officials we spoke with, israel's ground invasion will begin soon, and tens of thousands of soldiers have been ordered to capture gaza city with the ultimate goal of destroying hamas, the group that governs gaza and was responsible for last week's attack. overnight, nbc news crews captured tanks moving on the israel side of the border and reported hearing jones and fighter jets overhead. israeli troops also continue to surround gaza as the country's leaders escalated talks about its impending invasion. in a new statement released yesterday, the israeli defense forces, or idf, says it is preparing for an expansion of combat that will include, quote, an integrated and coordinated attack from the air, sea, and land. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu visited s

i'm alex witt here as we're continuing our live breaking news coverage.n extraordinary story. we're reporting the very latest for you at this hour. a manhunt is under way right now for

. >> as i bid you all a bit of a tardy good day from msnbc headquarters, welcome to alex witt reports. just pass one pm eastern, eight pm and gaza and israel, and we begin with breaking news now. two weeks after the hamas attack, new video from unicef shows 28 trucks loading up today before they were allowed to bring that aid from egypt into gaza. international red cross officials say while they support the u.s. brokered deal to allow in trucks for humanitarian aid, gaza needs far more support. >> international aid agencies have become increasingly alarmed, and their language? increasingly strident? u.n. experts calling israel's siege and bombardment unspeakably cruel. and gaza city, a blast from an israeli air strike destroyed the hall and scott center at a orthodox church. the christian community have been using them as shelters. >> [interpreter] put your hand under him, he said. as parishioners try to extract their friends and loved ones from the rubble, this man had lost his life. >> also notice, our palestinian leader mahmoud abbas telling arab leaders in cairo for peace summit t

welcome to alex witt reports. we're going to begin with the breaking. news new reaction straight from the white house. just moments ago, president biden speaking out on the last-minute deal, and the late night boats yesterday that averted a government shutdown. >> truth is, we shouldn't be here in the first, case we should've gone here in the first case, it's time to end governing by crisis saying keep your word when you're given it in congress. >> also today escalating turmoil in the republican -- to remove speaker mccarthy after the messy gop congress stared right into a government shutdown, only to be pulled back by democrats in the final hours. >> let me tell you, why? why the brings micha, why the theater. wide to the last minute, i'll tell you, if i'm sick of it, i can only tell you what the american people are feeling. >> well mccarthy scene here after his meeting with democrat leader is facing growing fallback within the d o g. they are arguing over plans to oust him. >> overnight i learned that kevin mccarthy has made a secret deal with republi

it is sunday october 15th, i'm alex witt. >> and i'm ali velshi.srael issued fresh warnings over the past 24 hours that it suggests it's preparing to launch the next phase of the war. according to three senior israeli officials who spoke with the new york times, israel's ground invasion will begin soon, and tens of thousands of soldiers -- with the ultimate goal of destroying hamas. the group that governs gaza, and which was responsible for last week's attack. overnight, nbc news crews captured tanks moving on the israeli side of the border, and reported hearing drones and fighter jets flying overhead. israeli troops also continue to surround a gaza, as the country's leaders escalate talks about an impending invasion.

from the new center here in los angeles, welcome to alex witt reports. it, right now, it's on

i'm alex witt here as we're continuing our live breaking news coverage. it is an extraordinary story. we're reporting the very latest for you at this hour. a manhunt is under way right now for a suspected mass killer in lewisten, maine. police say the suspect is armed and dangerous, and a shelter in place order has been issued for the entire county that is right there in maine. police have identified 40-year-old robert card for a person of interest, and officials have released this picture of mr. card. they also released these pictures of the attack. the shooter opened fire just before 7:00 p.m. eastern time at a bowling alley and a bar grill restaurant both in lewiston. law enforcement sources 15 to 20 people are reported dead. but here's what we heard at news briefings held in maine just a short time ago. >> this is general caution to the public approximately 6:56 this evening a couple of shooting incidents occurred here in with multiple casualties in the city of lewiston. and police are currently searching for a robert r. card. he's considered a person

. >> welcome everyone, i'm alex witt here at nbc world headquarters in new york as we continue with ours coverage. here's the very latest at this hour. right now, a manhunt is underway for

from the new center here in los angeles, welcome to alex witt reports. it, right now, it's one pm on the east coast. eight pm as night falls on israel and gaza. we begin with the breaking news of ongoing battles in the streets of southern israel, and in the skies over gaza. we have just seen and heard some new explosions. >> hamas released a new video of drones used in their ongoing attack against israel, and some new video showing the soundtrack of life in the palestinian territories for the foreseeable future. [sound of artillery] >> there you hear that, for challenger air strikes by israel, destroying several residential buildings in gaza, sending surviving occupant scurrying to safety. new fears and israel of a broader conflict today, with a brief exchange of strikes with lebanon's military group. israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, securing cabinet today, officially declaring the country at war. a staggering 600 people have been killed in israel. this is according to the foreign ministry. relatives of the missing of spent the day submitted d

i'm alex witt, as we come on the, air another night of shock and awe in israel, after saturday surprise national security council, now confirming americans are indeed among the dead. at this, our we don't know how many americans have died in the conflict, nor the circumstances around their deaths. the -- , saying, several americans have been killed. but we are bringing you a live picture right, now this is gaza city, where we have seen fresh airstrikes, in just this last hour. a spokesperson for the israeli defense forces tells msnbc, that at least 700 people have been killed inside of israel. the death toll there, is certainly expected to rise. and the palestinian health ministry says more than 400 people have died in gaza, in the west bank. that includes nearly 80 children. and this, is video, from the u.s. capitol. flags, flying at half staff, to stand in solidarity with israel. this morning, the state department also said, it is working to verify reports, that hamas took some americans hostage. joining me now, msnbc chief correspondent, and host ali velshi. he is in -- jordan for us

where you are a very good day to all of you, from msnbc world headquarters -- welcome everyone to alex witth the breaking news, exactly two weeks now, after the hamas attack on israel, so here is the latest. 28 trucks were allowed to cros

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welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. weber getting with the breaking news of that deadly attack on israel. hamas militants, launching a surprise, simultaneous rocket and ground attack. this, at the break of dawn, killing 70 people, according to israeli emergency services. israeli officials say, hamas has fired 2500 rockets. the rocket fire serving as cover for an unprecedented multipronged infiltration of hamas fighters crossing into israel's borders. israel's military said that palestinian fighters penetrated at least three military installations. those being at the eras border crossing, the zakim base, and the gaza division headquarters and at rhame. now at one point, israel's police chief said, forces were engaging gunman in 21 separate locations. israel's prime minister says, he spoke with president biden, as well as secretary of state anthony blinken, and they say that the u.s. fully supports israel's right to defend itself. [speaking in a global language] >> well, israel's military spokesperson said that the air fo

welcome everyone to alex witt reports. it's noon in the. east seven pm in tel aviv. in gaza, we begin with breaking news on the war. this is what is near this. i'll israel promise the gaza strip and says this new an intense phase will continue to expand. the idf is again warning residents of gaza to move south. gaza is under a blackout with no phone or internet service. elon musk injustice last hour has said that his spacex starlink will provide support to prove an aid groups. u.n. officials warn of possible catastrophic consequences from this latest round of shelling. [sound of artillery] this is what the intensified israeli offensive in gaza sounds like from inside the israeli border. [sirens] [sound of artillery] and then there is. that you saw and heard. at a hamas rocket landing on the beach in ashkelon on the israeli side of the it's cause a border. idf and israeli government officials say their troops hit 150 targets overnight. adding this is only the beginning. >> i completed a situation assessment last night. we have accomplished a phase in the war. we will

welcome everyone to alex witt reports.m here on the east coast, seven pm in the middle east. and we begin with breaking news on the israel-hamas war. ♪ ♪ ♪ [sound of artillery] >> nonstop shelling in the gaza strip today. here's what is new this hour. israel confirms it has boots on the ground in gaza. the limited internet access is back on. the world food programme warns of growing hunger and desperation. the idf says it has hit 450 hamas targets in the last 24 hours. here's part of a report from nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel. [sound of artillery] >> reporter: we saw and heard a huge explosions that shook buildings for miles around. israel says it is using heavy bombs to collapse hamas tunnels and remove the group from power, after it murdered 1400 israelis and captured at least 229 hostages three weeks ago. >> [speaking in a global language] >> reporter: israeli prime minister netanyahu said the war would be long and difficult. after announcing a new phase of the war, he was peppered with angry quest

in a very big thanks to all of you for watching, alex witt reports. i'll see you tomorrow.rican voices with alicia menendez picks things up right now. menendez picks things up right when i am sunday, in israel. we continue to follow breaking news as israel response today's unprecedented attacks from the palestinian militant group, hamas. early saturday morning, hamas launched a deadly and ruthless surprise attack on southern isra

that's going to do it for me on this edition of alex witt reports. we'll see you again next saturday at noon eastern. my friend yasmin vossoughian, she's joining me. don't believe me? stick around. she is right there. have a good, one everyone. >> hi, everyone. good to see you. i'm vossoughian. the government is open today much of the relief of millions of americans who would've been impacted if democrats did not step in. the drama continues on capitol hill. kevin mccarthy's inability to satisfy his far-right members is leading to a move by matt gaetz to take away the gavel. >> the only way that kevin mccarthy as speaker of the house at the end of this coming week as if democrats bail him out. i think they probably. we'll >> bring it on. let's start governing. if he is upset because he tried to push a shut down, then let's have that fight. president biden speaking a short time ago for the first time since the vote with a clear message for republicans in congress. >> enough is enough is enough. this is not that complicated. the brinkmanship passed and

where you are a very good day to all of you, from msnbc world headquarters -- welcome everyone to alex witt reports. we begin with the breaking news, exactly two weeks now, after the hamas attack on israel, so here is the latest. 28 trucks were allowed to cross the border from egypt into gaza this morning, human rights groups say it is insufficient to address the basic needs of more than -- even as trucks cross the border town of rafah came under heavy explosions. [sound of artillery] >> also new today, as israel prepares its ground offensive on gaza, arab leaders gathered in cairo for a peace summit. jordan's king abdullah denounced the international community for its science on israel siege. >> israeli leadership must realize that there is no military solution. to its security concerns. that it cannot continue to sideline the 5 million palestinians living under its occupation. denied of their legitimate rights, and palestinian lives and no less valuable than israeli lives. >> two american hostages, mother and daughter, judith tai raanan, and -- they are from -- after being released by ham

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welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. it's one pm eastern, eight pm as night falls on gaza and israel. we begin this hour with breaking news on israel's intensifying offensive in gaza, with new video showing fires burning on the gaza side of the southern border with israel. here is what we know, new at this hour. there are new warnings that the intense bombardment of gaza in the last 24 hours is only the beginning. the idf says, all civilians remaining in gaza should move south. elon musk says that his spacex starlink will help humanitarian groups that lost phone and internet service, and there is growing concern among u n agencies for the welfare of palestinians. [sound of gunfire] this is what the intensifying israeli offensive in gaza sounds like from the israeli side. and then take a look at this. [sound of artillery] you saw and heard there a hamas rocket landing on the beach in ashkelon on the israeli side of the gaza border. idf and israeli government officials say their troops hit andra 50 targets overnight. u.n.

in a very big thanks to all of you for watching, alex witt reports. i'll see you tomorrow. one pm eastern. american voices with alicia menendez picks things up right now. menendez picks things up right when i am sunday, in israel. we continue to follow breaking news as israel response today's unprecedented attacks from the palestinian militant group, hamas. early saturday morning, hamas launched a deadly and ruthless surprise attack on southern israel. israel's military says they fired thousands of rockets, at israeli cities. hamas fighters broke through gaza's border fence, and attacked civilians. a complex assault, leaving dozens of israeli troops and civilians did. israel's military system, hamas fighters have taken civilian and soldiers hostages. those prisoners being held with inside israel and gaza israel responds right. into the night. israeli rockets lighting up the sky above gaza city. girls's health ministry says more than 200 people have died in the gaza strip. israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, addressed his nation tonight. vowing, quote, muddy vengeanc

welcome to alex witt reports. it's one pm eastern, eight pm in israel and gaza.e begin with this breaking news. israel says it is evacuating roughly 300,000 people from border towns under missile threat from hamas, as well as hezbollah. idf officials say military accidentally struck an egyptian division near the israeli border, and new plans for more continuous flow of aid to gaza. meantime, a convoy of 17 aid trucks rolled into the rafah crossing on the gaza border today as an addition to 20 trucks that were allowed in saturday. >> our expectation and substance of our discussion with all sides is that starting tomorrow, you will be seeing a continuous flow of assistance moving. we want to build that flow up to the levels necessary to begin to meet the causes needs. >> also new, we have about five fuel trucks, they were allowed access to a storage area for the first time since the october 7th hamas attack. but while aid is moving across the border, americans stranded in gaza are not. >> this is the fourth time we've come to the border. the first time we came, it

as i bid you all a very good afternoon here in los angeles, welcome, everyone, to alex witt reports. you've been hearing it. we are beginning just after the top of the hour here with the breaking news from the middle east. we also have new video to share. it shows already some funerals taking place after the hamas attack on israel. you can see the video right there. the government officially declared war. with gunfire on the israel lebanon border in a brief exchange with the hezbollah militant group, there are fears of a widening escalating conflict. israeli defense officials tell me right here that the death toll is expected to rise. >> the official tally is 700 dead israelis. that unfortunately is not the final number. we have more than 2000 wounded, hundreds of them severely wounded. that will change as well. there is a high number of israelis held in gaza by these barbaric monsters. >> relatives have been missing today, undertaking the very grim task of submitting dna samples of their loved ones to help identify the dead. israeli forces released new video showing the rescue of ho

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