one that may prevent the continuation of this massacre. let me introduce our guest for this netfa freeman is a coordinating committee member. at the black alliance for peace who joins us from washington dc, i'm sorry, sid nam, professor of political science at bursaid university who joins us from romala and nepfa freeman, coordinating committee member of the black alliance for peace who joins us from washington dc. welcome to you both uh saden, so uh, let me start with you, and uh, in terms of the way that uh, we're we're looking at. the developments in the region on the diplomatic side and the push for uh stopping the massacker that's taking place, we've seen two things happen, one the failure of the un where they were again not able to come up with any type of solution, of which the russian envoy slammed to the un for that, at the same time uh we're seeing uh what for example has happened in jedda in saudi arabia with the oic, ivan was in attendance, other persian gulf countries of the arabs, arab countries of the persian gulf were also... presence and they were united in the way that t

let me introduce our guest uh for this netfa freeman is a coordinating committee. member of the black alliance for peace who joins us from washington dc, i'm sorry snm, professor of political science at burzed university who joins us from romala and nepfa freeman coordinating committee member of the black alliance for peace who joins us from washington dc. welcome to you both uh sad so uh let me start with you and uh in terms of the way that uh we're we're looking looking at the developments in the region on the diplomatic side and the push for uh stopping the massacker that's taking place, we've seen two things happened, one the failure of the un where they were again not able to come up with any type of solution of which the russian envoy slamed to the un for that, at the same time uh we're seeing what for example has happened in jedda in saudi arabia with the oic, ivan was in attendance, other persian gulf countries of the arabs, arab countries of the persian gulf. were also present and they were united in the way that they thought israel should be punished for this amongst other t

tonight -- morgan freeman author mckay coppins an all new "closer look, featuring the 8g band with nealiels ♪ [ cheers and applause and now, seth meyers >> seth: good evening, i'm seth meyers. this is "late night. we hope you're doing well, and now if you don't mind, we're going to get to the news republicans yesterday elected mike johnson the 56th speaker of the house, which is crazy 'cause a month ago we were only at 12 [ laughter ] politico published a new profile today about house speaker mike johnson titled "55 things you need to know about mike johnson." 55 [ laughter ] i don't know 55 things about my wife [ laughter ] i don't think there are 55 things about mike johnson. what's number 55 on the list he's not allergic to cilantro? [ laughter ] workers at the capitol yesterday hung a sign above the speaker's office for house speaker mike johnson, instead of what johnson wanted to hang in the capitol building, mike pence [ laughter ] [ audience ohs ] judge arthur engoron fined former president trump $10,000 yesterday for violating his gag order. said trump, "here's $20. i just poste

mr freeman, ithink— thank you mr weatherby. mr freeman, i think you're _ thank you mr weatherby.nk you're going next? i— thank you mr weatherby. mr freeman, i think you're going next? i act- thank you mr weatherby. mr freeman, i think you're going next?— i think you're going next? i act for four national— i think you're going next? i act for four national disabled _ i think you're going next? i act for. four national disabled organisations and want to ask you about two documents which were copied into your letter that you go to the inquiry. if we go back to img 4048313, and the first documents at the bottom of page three, it is this green of the whiteboard that you were asked about. this is number ten on the evening of friday the 13th of march. just under .4 on the whiteboard, and the lockdown, lockdown on the left—hand side as you look at it, it says equals, ao, stays home. there are words in brackets just stays home. there are words in bracketsjust under stays home. there are words in brackets just under that. coach, stays home. there are words in bracketsjust under that. coach

professor of political science at bersaid university who joins us from romala and nepfah freeman.the developments in the region on the diplomatic side and the push for uh stopping the massacker that's taking place we've seen two things happen one the failure of the un where they were again not able to come up with any type of solution of which the russian envoy slamed to the un for that and the same time uh we're seeing uh what for example has happened in jedda in saudi arabia with the oic ivan was in attendance other persian gulf countries of the arabs arab countries of the persian gulf were also a present and they were united in the way that they thought israel should be punished for this amongst other things where do you think the failure is coming on the un side of things and in terms of the regional countries how they've united to perhaps make something happen to help the palestinians. good evening for you and all your viewers and also your guests, your guest, well i think the um password for what you asked. for this question is usa, it's united states, they are pressurizing

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> this is bbc world news america. , releases to american hostages -- hamas releases to american hostages. gaza continues to await humanitarian aid as the situation grows more desperate. republicans vote to remove jim jordan as their candidate speaker, leaving congress paralyzed after weeks of uncertainty. how tiktok is playing a major role in the presidential elections in argentina, as the country struggles with high inflation. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. new developments. thomas has -- hamas has release to american hostages. they have been reunited with their families. the mother and daughter were kidnapped during this attack. originally from illinois, they were in israel visiting family. there are still about 200 hostages held in gaza. many are believed to be americans. the statement said they will have the full support of the u.s. government

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> i'm helena humphrey in washington, d.c. and this is bbc world news america. the u.n. says the humanitarian situation in gaza is growing increasingly desperate. egyptian state media reports it is crossing into gaza and trucks are loaded with supplies but they rate -- they remain stuck at the border and rocket strikes continue both from israel and hamas, nearly two weeks into the war. welcome to world news america. aid agencies are issuing warnings about a worsening humanitarian situation in the gaza strip. the u.n. says gaza is on the brink with over 100 trucks needed every day to support the palestinians. egyptian state media is reporting crossing into gaza will be open for several hours friday to allow the delivery of some aid. trucks have been lining up for days waiting to be let in. israel has a revised upwards the number of hostages they say are being he

una de ellas es la jefa adjunta de bomberos de freeman.de nuevas reclutas de los bomberos. locutora: el ayuntamiento de la ciudad de san josÉ aprobÓ un plan para convertir mÁs de 700 cuartos del hotel freemont en viviendas para estudiantes de la universidad estatal de san josÉ, mencionaron que este acuerdo es un arma de doble filo, si bien con las tasas de ocupaciÓn mÁs bajas la medida puede potenciar a salvar el hotel de la bancarrota, a su vez un menor nÚmero de habitaciones puede limitar ingresos por impuestos de la ciudad. el gobernador gavin newson anunciÓ que llegarÁ a israel como un esfuerzo para ofrecer su ayuda a los impactados por la guerra. tambiÉn le contamos que bad bunny anunciÓ su nueva gira de conciertos, le diremos cuando esperarlo en el Área de la bahÍa. locutora: el gobernador gavin newson anunciÓ que visitarÁ israel y se reunirÁ con grupos de personas afectadas, ademÁs ofrecerÁ la ayuda del estado de california, llegarÁ el viernes, pero aÚn estÁ por definirse el sitio exacto al que arribara. en agosto les presentamos el

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> this is very see s america. an airstrike border crossing between egypt and gaza as talks to open the crossing continue. cosgrove for humanitarian aid -- calls grow from humanitarian aid to be let into gaza. antony blinken returns to israel as joe biden ways making the trip himself -- weighs making the trip himself. hello. welcome to world news america. palestinians continue to float the southern gaza is israel prepares for a major offensive into the territory looking for members of hamas. the un's is there has not been progress on talks to open a border crossing between gaza and egypt as the humanitarian situation deteriorates. earlier monday, and airstrike hit the border with egypt. he accepted the damages damage is unclear, but there are no reported casualties read on the egyptian side of the crossing, a convoy of humanitarian a weights. the siege of gaza is

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ ♪ >> i am in washington, d.c. this is bbc world news america. israel's prime minister vowing to use boards after the deadliest attack in decade. a deteriorating situation underway in gaza as israel luncheons -- launches retaliatory strikes. the dead now tops 900 as the u.s. and u.k. saving they have citizens among the dead and missing. you are welcome to revenues in america. israel's prime minister vowing to go on the offensive against hamas like never before after the militant group waged the worst attack on israeli soil in decades and yahoo! says the greek -- netanyahu says the retaliation has only just begun. more than 900 people killed in israel since saturday, including at least 260 murdered i hamas and a music festival near the boundary line into gaza. at least 687 killed in gaza from retaliatory strikes from israel. thousands more have been injured on bo

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> this is bbc ameri. the red cross confirms the release of two elderly women held hostage by hamas. more than 200 people remain captive in gaza. on the ground, the crisis far from over. residents in little living conditions where -- in brutal living conditions where fear of airstrikes is constant. argentina's election headed for a runoff. welcome. we start with new development out of gaza. the red cross confirms that hamas has released two more hostages. hamas says they relieved -- relieved them due to poor health. this is the moment the two women were released, broadcast on egypt and state media. this brings the total number of hostages released to four. israel believes hamas is holding more than 200 people hostage since the surprise attack back on october 7. a must is recognized as a terrorist organization -- hamas is recognized as a terrorist organization. ne

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> hello. you are waching the context. >> ground forces are expanding operations this evening to achieve the goals of the war. >> all parties are ultimately working for the cease-fire, the immediate release of all prisoners to ensure aid for the gaza strip. >> if israel exercises its right and responsibility to defend its people against the terrorist group, it must do so in line with the rules of war. ♪ >> hello, welcome. significant developments in the last hour. we heard from the idf saying ground forces are expanding operations tonight and we've seen intensification of airstrikes on gaza. live pictures, this is gaza, which reported increasing bombardments in the last few hours and intensification of airstrike. large communications have been cut. the internet, telecommunications down, potentially as a result of airstrikes but we do not know for certain. numer

en el Área de la bahÍa y para ser mÁs especÍfica a quien freeman. >> mi nombre es zoraida dÍas en miparamÉdica ingeniera, capitana. teniente . asistente . >> y hoy dirige a 170 bomberos. tengo que preguntar, que tan difÍcil es ser mujer y estar a cargo de todo esto? >> una presiÓn porque y no es sÓlo porque sobre tina y mujer, pero estÁ encargada de 170 personas batallando juego siempre hay resto en esta posesiÓn que alguien pueda herirse o morir. >> para ella ser latina asegura, primero porque es bilingüe y segundo porque para nosotros la familia es importante. y eso es para ella su departamento. >> de esa misma forma de familia. >> antes de entrar a los bomberos fue trabajadora social por 18 aÑos tiene una licenciatura en psicologÍa y posee una maestrÍa en ciencias en conserjerÍa diera rehabilitaciÓn a los 25 aÑos despuÉs de todo esto decidiÓ intentarlo, entre los bomberos. >> mi papÁ estuvo conmigo seis meses y medio me preparaba la comida. para mi mamÁ fue un orgullo cuando me graduÉ de la academia. >> y aunque u ninguno estÁ fÍsicamente sus orÍgenes estÁn en ella siempre . en es

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. this is bbc world news america. the question in washington who will be the next speaker of the house. two republicans throw their name in the mix. >> it is hurtful to know that they do not macarthur caitriona: health care workers on strike in the u.s. egot announces the world cup will take place across the road in 2030. -- fifa announces welcome to world news america. in washington, the race to become the next speaker of the house is underway. mccarthy was the first speaker ever to be removed from the position. two republicans announced they will run -- jim jordan and steve scalise, who is already the majority leader. mr. jordan is a hard-line conservative and staunch supporter of donald trump, but also a major opponent of joe biden and has led multiple investigations into the biden administration. >> a lot of people have reached out, asking me to do it. representative jordan's main composition

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> live from london, this is bbc news. the is really married terry -- the is really meritorious as a soldier is free after the ground operation in gaza. three israeli hostages appear in a video sent by hamas. they say it is psychological propaganda. >> every nation should stand with israel in demanding the hostages be freed immediately and freed unconditionally. >> the israeli military says it's hit 600 hamas targets in 24 hours. the winds has hundreds of patients are stuck in hospitals in the north of the territory. doctors say it is impossible to move. >> hello. welcome to the program. we begin tonight with significant developments in the israel-gaza war. they said one of the personnel have been rescued from gaza. they said the soldier was freed during idf ground operations. she was kidnapped by hamas on october 7. she is said to be doing well. she has been reu

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and per blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> ts is bbc world news america. president biden makes a trip to israel as he seeks to calm tensions ithe region. the trip ends with a deal to allow some humanitarian aid into gaza over a week into israel's siege into the strip. an explosion in a hospital has set off protests around the world. ♪ welcome to wor news america. president biden is on the way home from israel where he made a shorter than planned trip to ease tensions in the middle east. he announced a $100 million in aid to palestinians in gaza and reached a deal with israel's prime minister to allow humanitarian supplies into gaza as long as it does not reach hamas. the admission president nash the egyptian president has agreed to allow 20 trucks carrying aid in. the white house says the trucks will cross in the coming days after road repairs are made. the president previously planned to meet with ara

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> this is "bbc worls america." palestinians flee northern gaza after israelis worn more than one million people to evacuate. the u.n. describes it as dangerous. the u.s. cautions israel. the conflict is impacting lebanon with the first civilian killed there. welcome to world news america. in gaza, a deadline is looming. early friday morning israel's military ordered the evacuation of one million people from the gaza strip within 24 hours. this is ahead of an infected -- expected ground invasion. the region faces a growing humanitarian crisis. there is a desperate scramble by families. to find some sort of escape. hamas has been urging the population to stay put and continues to launch rockets rights on israel. israel carried out local raids in the gaza strip to locate up to 150 people being held hostage. the first civilian death was reported in lebanon. a journa

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". anchor: i am in washd this is bbc world news america. israel's prime minister says a ground invasion is coming but did not say how soon. the bbc follows medics on the ground in gaza as they treat wounded people from israeli airstrikes. the house of representatives in the u.s. finally elects a speaker. >> the honorable mike johnson is duly elected speaker of the house of representatives for the 118th congress. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america. israel's prime minister says his country is preparing for a ground invasion of gaza to take out hamas. speaking in a televised address, he says it is only the beginning and then after the war everyone including himself would have to give answers as to why hamas was able to carry out the october 7 attacks. he spoke about his intentions during the next phase of the war. >> we are in the midst of a campaign for our exist

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello, i'm christ. this is the contt. >> you have to choose between -- >> they were trapped from every which way, north, south, east west, like sheep in a cage. looking for any type of escape. >> hamas continues to use civilians as human shields to try and protect them selves or protect their infrastructure, or protect their weapons. >> no electrical switch will be turned on, no water pump open, no fuel tank will enter until hostages are returned home. the israeli government saying gaza will remain under siege, becomes for the palestinians. the strip under constant bombardment. a force of 300,000 israeli troops in position for the ground offensive. we will hear from an israeli government spokesperson on when the order might come. our representative is in southern israel to see the people today, where at least 100 were killed. hostage negotiators. we will keep

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello. you are watching the context on bbc news. >> i was outraged and saddened by the mormons loss of life on the hospital in gaza. it appears to be the result of an air india -- of an iran rocket. >> we are trying to understand what happened. >> jill biden's presence will only deepen the conviction among palestinians -- joe biden's presence will only deepen the conviction among palestinians and everything israel is doing in gaza. >> welcome. joe biden has flown in and out of israel today on a whirlwind eight hour trip. it has been overshadowed by last night's blast at a hospital in gaza. isel maintains it was not responsible but not everyone agrees. hamas, palestinian authorities, and other airbnb nations have blamed israel and it has triggered protests across the nation. merck will be with us. -- mark will be with us from jerusalem. that evening. u.s. presi

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello, i'm christian fraser and this is "the context." >> the first thing we heard was on social media a statement from a hamas statesman saying that two u.s. hostages, a mother and daughter were being released on what was described as humanitarian reasons. >> these trucks are not just trucks. they are a lifeline. the difference between life and death for so many people in gaza. >> we've made good progress on tangible areas, like ensuring access to humanitarian aid but most important lip it's important to intensify dialogue because we all have a shared interest in peace and stability in this region. ♪ christian: so hamas has reased two hostages, an american mother and daughter. they are judith and natalie raanan, handed over to the palestinian red cross on humanitarian grounds. the mother is said to be well. they were taken hostage on october 17. the u.s. stat

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". christian: hello, i'm christian fraser. you are wching "the context" on bbc news. >> we are enforcing a total blockade on gaza. no electricity, no food, water, or gas. it is all closed. >> is really are flying overhead and israeli airstrikes continue since last night. gaza has never seen this scale and intensity of shelling and airstrikes i think ever. >> this is inhuman. we need help to stop that. we need help to bring them back home. >> there is a huge garage going on overhead at the moment. we have taken cover. we have to find someplace that is slightly safer. >> i recognize the legitimate grievances of the palestinian people, but nothing can justify these acts of terror and the killing, maiming, and abduction of civilians. christian: the israeli prime minister has tonight mourned his country that the fight back will not be quick or easy. 48 hours after hamas

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello. this is the contt. >> the gentleman wilstate the form of his resolution. >> declaring the office of the speaker of the house of representatives to be vacant. >> the yays are 208, the nays 218. the motion is not adopted. >> it is a civil war. you have two factions in the republican party. they have been on a collision course for quite some time. christian: a historic vote in the u.s. congress. kevin mccarthy facing rebellion, could be ousted tonight. the hard right has made several attempts and will likely bring a motion to vacate the chair in the next hour. also, britain's prime minister has refuses to end speculation that he funds hs2. despite many assumptions the decision already been made. the latest fromday 2 of the cive donald trump is facing a fine of up to $250 million. jury in that case? hope the do not bite, that how many are conference? the el

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> i am caitrÍona perry in washington. israeli forces rescue one of the female soldiers from hummus captivity in gaza. hamas releases a video of three hostages still being held in the gaza strip. israel intensifies the assault as a humanitarian crisis inside gaza deepens. hello. you're very welcome to "world news america." we are tracking developments in the middle east as israel warns it is intensifying attacks on the gaza strip sending more infantry and artillery. into the territory as israeli defense forces says it has freed a soldier. she said to be doing well and reunited with her family. it is the first known rescue of a hostage since hamas seized more than 200 people from israel earlier this month. these are pictures of celebration outside her home earlier at the local community welcomed her release. more than 200 hostages are still held inside gaza. on

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello. i am christian fraser and this is "the context." >> there were some 4000 people sheltering at this hospital as well as people being treated there and 80% of the hospital has been destroyed. >> international law says you do not target hospitals, so for this to happen just as mr. biden is arriving makes his trip hugely, hugely harder. >> just as the world united to defeat the nazis, just as the world united to defeat isis, the world has to stand united behind israel to defeat hamas. ♪ christian: at least 500 people have been killed in an airstrike on a hospital in gaza city. officials say there may be hundreds of victims in the rubble. the israeli army has not yet commented. after days of heavy israeli bombardment, 3000 palestinians are dead. the u.n. says a bigger catastrophe is upon us. there is barely five days of food and water left. 2 million palesti

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> i'm katrina perry in washington, d.c. and this is bbc world news america. u.s. president joe biden makes what appears to be a policy you inurn an attempt to curb rising immigration numbers. a russian missile strike this ukraine is being described as the worst single loss of life in more than a year. plus, visiting the boards where the bard once strode. scholars and where they believe shakespeare himself once performed. ♪ hello, and welcome to world news america. in a significant shift in policy, u.s. president joe biden is waiving 26 federal laws to allow nearly 20 miles of border wall to be built on the nation's southern border with america. it's in -- it's in texas where high numbers are reported from mexico. president bide bide is being criticized for the move. one of his first moves in office was to issue a proclamation that no more american taxpayer dolla

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected need announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> in washington and this is bbc world news america. gaza runs out of power as israel continues to strike the territory days after it suffered a devastating attack. the u.n. is calling for urgent aid. the israeli prime minister agreed to form an emergency government as the war with hamas continues. israel continues to bring troops to the boundary line with gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. welcome to world news america. israel's prime minister, benjamin netanyahu and opposition leaders are putting aside a bitter political bribery to form an emergency governmen as a war with gaza continues. that means during this war no bills or government decisions will be made that don't concern the wa it comes five days after saturday's attack by hamas on multiple targets in israel near the border with gaza. at least 1200 people have died, including 22 americans and 11 u.

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello, you're watching "the context" on "bbc news." >> senior palestinian official who was in doha who was in contact with hamas, he said the talks, the negotiations are taking serious -- >> the most important thing, aid, humanitarian support to go into gaza. >> we are providing an additional 20 million pounds of humanitarian aid to civilians in gaza. more than doubling our previous support to the palestinian people. ♪ >> a number of key developments today in the israel-nagata war. we're watching what's happening with israely hostages being held by hamas. a spokesperson for hamas says they've released two more people. the bbc has learned that negonegotiations to release more have reached a serious state. we'll hear more from our correspondents inside gaza and from the northern border with lebanon. we'll speak to an experienced negotiator about the communicatio

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ christian: hello, i am christian fraser, and this is "the context ." >> i've lost my father, my brother, two cousins, other family members, and my pregnant wife. i am the only survivor. >> four days there is no fuel entering gaza. i think the hospital will collapse. >> food and water must be allowed into gaza. we meet -- we need a rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access now. >> the united states has israel's back. we have their back today, we will have it tomorrow, we will have it every day. christian: the death toll is rising, the israeli military say they have recovered at least 1200 people killed in israel this past weekend, and in the five-a bombardment of gaza, more than 1000 palestinians have died. the u.n. called on all sides to respect civilians and requested a humanitarian corridor be set up in gaza to get food in and evacuate the most seriously injure

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> i am caitriona pen washington and this is "bbc world news america." israel intensifies its bombardment of gaza and said it will expand its grand operations. gaza is under a complete communication blackout as concerns grow for the situation on the ground. in the state of maine, the search continues as the gunman who killed people remains at large. ♪ caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america, i am caitriona perry. israel says it is expanding its operations at the gaza strip as large explosions have been seen coming from israel. the israeli defense forces are warning people to move south for their safety. all communication networks have gone down in geiser -- gaza, meaning no one can be contacted. they say the emergency workers will now default to traditional ways of working to help address the unfolding humanitarian disaster in gaza. the hamas-run healt

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> i am sydnee washington in this is bbc world news america. israel' is imminent. the united nations warns food and supplies are running dangerously low. the search for a government at large in the state of maine continues. the suspect is accused of killing 18 people at a restaurant in bowling alley on tuesday -- wednesday. you can turn fights for those stranded in pakistan for those who were promised u.k. visas. ♪ anchor: welcome to world news america. israel carried out it's a biggest incursion so far into gaza. they say the overnight targeted rate is preparation for the next stages of combat and are widely expected to be planning a ground offensive industry. israel's goal is to get rid of hamas, the group designated by a terrorist organization by the u.k. in u.s. hamas killed 1400 people in attacks earlier this month. thousands have been killed in gaza in re

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> hello. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> we are in a playground where most of the bodies were covered. the swings in the find are still standing. >> international community is always talking about not rewarding putin. what is it if not russian provocation? >> they have been reported as moving. ♪ >> in ukraine, united nations is sending investigators to the village. 52 people were killed there. also on the program, ai powered live facial recognition cameras. there are new calls to them to be banned immediately. the winner of the 2023 nobel peace prize is still imprisoned in iran. we look at her campaign for women's rights in the country. as the labour party win in scotland, what does that mean for their chances in the next general election? welcome to the program. we are going to start in the small village. our correspondent has made it there. a

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman undation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> this is bbc worlds america. a blast at a hospital in gaza kills hundreds where thousands were sheltering. but hamas and israel are blaming each other. protests break out the west bank as the palestinian authority president cancels a trip to return back home. this all happening as u.s. president biden heads to visit the region and meet with leaders there. ♪ hello and welcome to will news america. we are following breaking news out of gaza, where a hospital suffered a devastating strike. palestinian authority's essay over 500 people have died the hospital had served as a shelter for hundreds of people seeking shelter. hamas claims israel is behind the strike, which israeli military has denied, saying they do not target hospitals. the former israeli ambassador to the u.k. says it was possible the airstrike was caused by a hamas rocket. >> i urge you to be cautiou

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ christian: hello, i'm christian fraser, and this is "the context ." >> the israelis were telling them they were going to issue an evacuation order effectively for everybody north of halfway down the gaza strip, to move south, and that there 24 hours to do so. the israelis say for their own production. >> civilian people whose injuries mean their only chances of survival is being on life support such as mechanical ventilators. moving those people a death sentence. >> i: everybody to evacuate because that is the right thing to do. we are going to commence significant military activity. it is going to be an active combat zone. we are going to strike hamas targets, and we don't want civilian casualties. >> we urge the israelis to use every possible precaution to avoid harm to civilians. christian: the israeli army has mounted the first raids into northern gaza to d

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". ♪ >> i'm caitriona perry in washington and this is "bbc world news america." dozens a reported killed in gaza after an airstrike hits a refugee camp in the north of the territory. israel's military has confirmed its jets carried out the attack and the strike killed a senior hamas commander. two u.s. cabinet secretaries make the case for more funding for ukraine, israel, and the southern border. hello and welcome to "bbc world news america." i'm caitriona perry. at least 50 people are reported to have been killed and many more injured in a blast at a refugee camp in northern gaza. those are figures from the hamas run gaza health ministry. a french news agency says it's reporter was at the scene and their footage shows at least 47 bodies recovered from the rubble , people digging in with their hands and a crater searching for survivors and pulling bodies from the r

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". >> hello. you are watching "the context" on bbc news. >> while she was taken, she was hit by sticks. if we do not get more fuel into gaza, the largest aid agency in gaza will not be able to carry out any humanitarian operations. >> even war has rules. we must have that all parties respect laws and regulations. >> mr. secretary general, and what world do you live? this is definitely not our world. >> the international community is obliged under international law to stop it. it is our collective human duty to stop them. now, continual failure -- continued failure at this counsel is inexcusable. ♪ >> last night on the program, we brought you the breaking news that two more hostages have been released. today, we heard from one of them about the horrors they experienced in the spiderweb of hamas tunnels. the families of more than 200 hostages will be hoping their love

narrator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news". christian: i am chrir and this is the context. >> i am ending this long-running saga and canceling the rest of the hs2 project. >> very disappointed that he announced that today. we should stand especially when it is something really important. >> i don't think how you -- you should take a plan that goes beyond the life of any individual government and tear it up. kristen: rishi sunak says he is the change candidate brave enough to deliver the tough decisions. to one day be replaced by the advanced british standard. if you are 14, you are right to ever buy a cigarette. we will get reaction to all the prime minister's big announcements. also tonight, chaos in the american government. kevin mccarthy is out as house speaker and they have no plans yet to replace head. the 2030 world cup will be across six countries in three different continents. this was a big moment