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announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s washington confirms pause shipments of bonds to israel over concerns about military operations in southern gaza. the u.s. says no aid supplies have crossed into gaza. the president of china continues his european tour, making his stops in ties -- countries with strong ties to russia. ♪ macon. the u.s. has it the latest shipment of thousands of bonds to israel last week over concerns with military operations and rafah. joe biden is opposed to a ground invasion in the southern city of gaza. most palestinians are already displaced from other parts of gaza. the u.s. still says it has not seen a plan from israel. military aid consisted of thousands of bonds. the u.s. is by far the largest contributor of military aid to israel. since 2009, the u.s. state department says it has provided israel with three point $4 billion in aid each year. president biden asked co

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> live from downing street, this is "bbc news." speaking a while ago ithe pouring rain, prime minister rishi sunak said he had a plan for the future and it was up to the people to make a decision. >> now is the moment for britain to chews its future, whether we want to build on prague we've made or risk going back to square one with no plan and no certainty. >> on the fourth of july you have the choice and together we can stop the chaos, we can turn the page, we can start to rebuild britain and change our country. thank you. [applause] >> i'm really please to hear what we're having a general election. i think it's about time that people actually bother to go out and vote, though. that's the big thing. >> we'll have re analysis and reaction throughout this special program as five weeks of campaigning begin. ♪ hello, and welcome from downing street. where, of course,

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy 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." >> i am shocked. we are all shocked by this terrible and vicious attack on prime minister robert fico. the physical attack on him is first of all an attack on a person but it is also an attack on democracy. >> this is a country very much in shock today. one person i spoke to said this sort of thing simply doesn't happen here. >> i would like to thank all those emergency services and the doctors of the hospital who at this moment are still fighting for the life of the prime minister. ♪ christian: slovakia's prime minister remains in a life threatening condition tonight after being shot five times. robert fico was bundled in a car and airlifted to a hospital nearby. the attacker, reportedly a 71-year-old man has been detained. the motive is said to be political. we'll get reaction and discuss what it means

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america." s israel criticizes an order from the u.n.'s top court. the u.s. announces another major package of military aid for ukraine as president zelenskyy claims against along the front lines. kenya's president sits down with the bbc as he wra up his visit to washington. welcome to "world news america." we start with a decision that has been welcomed by several. countries and rejected by israel. the united nations' announced israel must halt its offensive in rafah. the court of south africa has uploaded the ruling and said it plans to approach the u.n. security council with the order. the icj has no enforcement powers and it is up to states to listen to rulings. the court reiterated its call for the immediate release of all remaining hostages in gaza. our correspondent sent this update. >> this is a hugely striking order that goes further than any other provisiona

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" i am caitriona perry in washington. approving a law allowing groups to declare funding. donald trump examines his former fixer on his second day of testimony and his hush money trial. president biden unveils weeping tears of billions of dollars of chinese imports, from electric vehicles to steel. and ensuring ukraine of continued support during a surprise visit to kyiv. hello, welcome to world news america. we began in georgia where protests and unrest swept the streets outside the parliament after the passage of a controversy law. critics say the foreign agent law would oppress opposition and foiled georges -- georgia's wanting to join the eu. first, let's look at some of the extraordinary scenes earlier today in georgia's capital. protesters divide security forces as they mobilized in huge numbers. at one point the police and protesters clashed on the steps of the pa

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are munching "the context" . on bbc news. >> in conformity with the obligations under the genocide is that they must immediately halt its military offensive and any other action. >> israel says it is acting precisely as it should and rejects this notion that what it is doing in rafah is somehow bolstering south africa's case. >> the convention is crystal clear on this issue, so israel has to abide by the decisions and the demands from the icj. ♪ >> coming up on the program, the un's highest court, the icj rules that israel should immunity halt its military offensive in rafah. israel's finance ministers has no power on earth would stop his country going after hamas. we will be live in jerusalem with the latest. we've been talking a lot about elections. we will be bringing you a special report on the upcoming contest in south africa. and we have the very latest fro

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for americs neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" n washington. n this is "bbc world news america." south africa urges the u.n.'s top court to stop israel's offensive in rafa. u.s. urges israel to increase humanitarian access to both southern and northern gaza is aid slows to a near halt. a strong show of unity between china and russia as vladimir putin continues his visit to beijing. ♪ hello and welcome to "world news america." i am caitriona perry. we begin at the hague, where south africa is asking the u.n.'s top court to order a halt to the israeli offensive in southern gaza. and the first of two days of hearings at the international court of justice, south africa's lawyers called the rafah operation the last step in the destruction of gaza that threatens the survival of palestinians. israel is expected to make its defense before the court on friday, but has since responded tohat it calls south africa's biased and f

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s u.k. will head to the polls july 4 after rishi sunak sets the general election date. the white house says it opposes the unilateral recognition of a palestinian state after spain, ireland and norway moved to recognize statehood. and mexico's election campaign has been barred by a cartel violence. -- marred by cartel violence. welcome to world news america. our top story tonight, prime minister sunak has set a general election for july 4. speaking outside 10 downing street in the rain, he recalled his record as finance minister during the pandemic and said in times of uncertainty, a clear plan is needed and his party was up to the task. >> these uncertain times call for bold action to charter a course to a secure future. you must choose in this election who is prepared to take the bold action necessary to secure a better future for our country and our child

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> this is bbc world news ♪ america. israeli troops press on with their rafah operation, u.s. weapons used in sunday's deadly airstrike. south african elections could see nelson mandela's majority lose for the first time in 30 years. in jury deliberations in donald trump's hush money trial continues. ♪ welcome to world news america. the u.s. is under pressure to address media reports that u.s. manufactured bombs were used in sunday's deadly israeli strike in rafah. 45 people were killed when an airstrike sparked a massive fire in a densely populated displacement camp. debris is consistent with remnants from a type of bomb called gdu39, similar to what's on your screen right now. manufactured by boeing, it is supposed of greatest precision. in order to reduce the risk of civilian casualties, the white house made clear it would limit weapons to israel if they entered r

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america." s u.s. lawmakers consider legislation to sanction the international criminal court after its top prosecutor sot arrest warrants for israeli leaders. president biden criticizes donald trump after reference to a "unified reich" on his social media page. our british man dies and passengers injured after experiencing severe turbulence on a flight from england to singapore. welcome to world news america. we begin in washington where lawmakers are considering taking action against the international criminal court. beaker of the house mike johnson is looking at regulation to sanction the icc one day after they issued arrest warrants for the israeli defense minister and prime minister, accusing them of war crimes including hamas leaders such as yahya sinwar. >> he is a war criminal. >> on capitol hill prpalestinian interrupted remarks by antony blinken. he was test

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i'm caitrÍona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. israel's prime minister doubles down on plans for a grand offensive in rafah regardless of any plans for a cease-fire and hostage deal. columbia university threatens to expel students who occupy the campus building as antiwar protests at universities continue. a new york judge fines donald trump for violating his gag order and warns of jail time if he attacks witnesses or jurors once again. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. let's begin with tensions on college campuses here in the u.s.. columbia university has threatened to expel student protesters who occupied an dozens of antiwar protesters seized the hall defying a deadline to disperse. video footage shows demonstrators locking arms in front of the building with a group barricading themselves inside. they say they plan to remain there

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" anchor: hello, i am ben brown, and you're watching "the context." >> the floating dock is intending to supplement aid into rafah. it is not meant to replace any crossings. >> even if this new route reaches full capacity, we are still only talking about roughly a 150 lorries a day. that is a small proportion of what is required. >> what we are really seeing is not a moment of celebration. it indicates a failure to provide humanitarian assistance that is needed in gaza. it's anchor: tonight, we will have the very latest on a day of significant devepments in the middle east. the israeli army says it has recovered the bodies of three hostages from gaza. also today, the first shipments of aid were unloaded from a u.s. built pier. we have a special interview with a palestinian ambassador to the united nations. we will be asking him what a postwar gaza might look like. plus,

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announcer: 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" caitriona: this is bbc world news america. fighting continues in gaza, but signs of rs on a cse-fire deal. the cia director joins talks in egypt ahead of the arrival of the hamas delegation. world press freedom day syrians light on global threats to media, with gaza the most deadly conflict for journalists. and u.s. college campuses prepare for their first graduation ceremonies since violent protests are about at antiwar encampments. caitriona: hello and welcome to world news america. hamas says it will send a team to egypt on saturday in the latest negotiations on a cease-fire in hostage release deal with israel. the group said it is determined to secure an agreement in a way that fulfills palestinians' demands area israel has reportedly given hamas one week to accept the current deal or face a ground invasion of rafa, gaza's southernmost city. egypt, qatar, and t

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" anchor: welcome to world news america an hour breaking news at this hour. the jury in donald trump's criminal trial has reached a verdict. you are looking at images right now of the manhattan criminal courthouse in new york city. we are waiting to hear what the verdict might be. we heard about 10 minutes ago that there will be sometime another 10, perhaps 20 minutes before we hear that verdict read out. this is an historic trial, the first time in history that a former or current u.s. president is facing a criminal trial. over the past six weeks, we have been watching this trial unfolding. now, as we said, the 12 jurors have reached a decision. that is what we have heard also from the judge. a reminder of the charges the former president is facing just five months away from the election mr. trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business records, so this decision will be

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" 'e context on bbc news. 'e >> we are humbly asking permission for the opportunity to change our country and put it back in the service of working for you. >> what he wants you to believe is this election is over before it has even begun. that it is a foregone conclusion. >> this man was a conservative mp this time yesterday. today, he says he will the labor at the german election and he's joining the party. >> she wants to stay, she should be able to stay. she's been a trail blazer 37 years, first black female mp. ♪ >> today on the u.k. election trail. another conservative defects to labor. mark logan, who until parliament was dissolved, represented the key marginal seat said his decision was because he thought things would only get better under labor. the labour party itself, things have gotten messier when it comes to the confusion of one of their longest-serving mps

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s israeli forces cut off access to the rafah aid crossing. meanwhile, cease-fire talks are down to the wire. heated exchanges and donald's criminal trial as adult film star stormy daniels takes the stand. ukraine says it has foiled a russian plot to assassinate president zelenskyy. ♪ welcome to world news america. tense negotiations for a cease-fire in gaza continue. delegations from israel, hamas, the u.s. and qatar and egypt are convening to consider a proposal hamas approved on monday but israel dismissed. the stakes could not be higher as hamas warns this is israel's last chance to secure its release of the hostages in the israeli army closing in on rafah. troops seized the egypt side of the rafa delivery. it comes days after israel closed the other nearby aid crossing of kerem shalom. the white house says that is expected to open as early as wednesday.

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i'm christian fraser, and this . is "the context." >> what are university officis waiting on? what do they need to see before they stand up to terrorist sympathizers? that is exactly what they are. >> there were fights breaking out and there were moments where there was a bunch of pepper spray ing on. >> in the middle of the night, we received by nypd -- we were seiged by nypd, assaulted, brutally arrested. >> they have a right as long as it is peaceful. forcibly taking over a building is not peaceful. ♪ >> more trouble at the u.s. universities as a crackdown begins on pro-palestinian protests. 300 people have been arrested in new york after police were called in. we will hear from a republican congressman. also, the father of eight -- father of a girl who died while being smuggled to the u.k. the banking system that supports this trade in human misery. very good eve

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected nes. announcer: and now, "bbc news" anchor: i'm sumi somaskanda in washington. this is bbc world news america. and painting for the u.k. general election is in full spring -- campaigning for the u.k. general election is in full swing after rishi sunak anunced a snap election. taiwan condemns chinese military drills around the island. and we will speak to the billionaire mounting a bid to buy tiktok as the social media app faces a possible ban in the u.s. welcome to world news america. it is day one of the u.k. general election campaigafter british prime minister rishi sunak all day snap vote for july 4. -- called a snap vote for july 4. mr. sunak attending events in england, wales, and scotland today. the conservative leader said only his party offers security and economic stability. the leader of the opposition labor party says voters have a choice between what he called continuing decline and chaos under

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's glected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" '. you're watching the context on'. bbc news. >> we understand police were called around 7:00 following reports of a car being driven into a house. 22 minutes later, police were on the scene and have made an arrest. >> trying to find the guy. one of the guys got stabbed in the neck. he was holding his neck like that. >> this was and is a fast-moving and complex incident and investigation. it will take some time to establish the facts. ♪ >> tonight, a 14-year-old boy killed in a sword attack in northeast london. at 36-year-old man is in custody. wh does it say about knife crime in the capital and the mets performance in tackling it? antony blinken has just landed in tel aviv ahead of his middle east tour with cease fire talks on the knife edge. man's planing from plato. the artificial intelligence that reveals the philosopher's final moments and how he felt about the flau

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" anchor: this is bbc world news america. the white house criticizes the international criminal court's decision to seek arrest warrants for israel's prime minister, its defense minister, and hamas leaders. condolences and mixed reactions from around the world as iran mourns the death of its president in a helicopter crash. a tense day at donald trump's hush money trial as former fixer michael cohen wraps up his testimony and the judge rebukes a defense witness. ♪ welcome to world news america. president biden and his administration are rallying to the defense of israel after the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court sought arrest warrants for israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu, the israeli defense minister, and three members of hamas. among the allegations, the icc says israel has systematically deprived palestinians of the means to life such as cl

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" Ín washington and this is bbc world news america. >> confrontations on campus as violence erupts in the university of california as police crackdown on protesters at columbia university. israel reopens the largest aid routes to northern gaza since october 7 as hamas considers a cease-fire proposal. as arizona lawmakers strike down a 19th century abortion ban, a ban on abortion in florida comes to force. ♪ caitrÍona: hello and welcome to world news america, i am caitrÍona. protests against the war in gaza continue across the u.s.. the university of california in los angeles, violence broke out as pros really demonstrators appear to attack a pro-palestinian encampment. the counter protesters used tear gas and a large objects against antiwar protesters as they try to tear down barricades around the encampment. >> beating us with bats and sticks and through whatever they c

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s clearing out the ucla as president biden urges peaceful protest. pres. biden: violent protest is not protected. peaceful protest is. it is against the law when violence occurs. destroying property is not peaceful protest. >> i am at the ucla campus, where we saw police move in before dawn and detained over 100 protesters. >> gaza civilians continued to face starvation and dysplasia in. we will speak to an aid worker about humanitarian needs and access on the ground. >> hello, welcome to world news america. i am caitriona perry. another violent confrontation on a u.s. college campus as police cleared a campus of the university of california in los angeles, declaring protest and unlawful assembly. police brought down barricades, underwriting hundreds of people staying in tents to move or be arrested. officers used flashbangs, otherwise known as stun grenades

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> this is bbc world news ♪ america. the u.s. says it still considers israel's operation in rafah to be loaded in scope in the aftermath of sunday's deadly airstrikes. it tanks push further into the center of rafah. ♪ hello and welcome to world news america. i'm caitriona perry. israel has been accused of unleashing further devastation in and around the southern gaza city of rafa. and israeli strike on tuesday killed 21 people, endangered dozens. the israeli defense forces denied the strikes, saying it has not targeted the area on tuesday. you will hear that directly from an israeli spokesman in an interview later in this program. video from the associated press shows people gathered around body bags location where the strike was reported. this comes after an israeli airstrike onunday sparked a massive fire that ripped rafah through a refugee camp in rafah rafah, kil

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . i'm christian fraser and this is the context. >> the deal with hamas, that they have prepared to agree to, is three consetive 42 day truces, during which there will be an exchange of hostages and prisoners. >> we continue to believe a hostage deal is in the best interest of the israeli people, in the best interest of the palestinian people. >> today we have seen the israeli troops already starting a limited operation in rafah. the pressure is huge on hamas to accept this. ♪ christian: hamas have agreed -- [please stand by] as february, a deal that has now been softened. what we know about this proposal is that it sets out a three-stage pcess, each lasting 42 days. the first would lead to the release of 33 hostages in return for palestinian prisoners, and a partial israeli withdrawal. the second would lead to the release of all other living hostages. there are thought

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, "the context" bbc news. >> the winding road to polling data still has plenty around the corner and while every announcement prompts a flurry of reaction, each party seeks to undermine the others. >> this has been a closely fought election and that is because the anc's record government and government over the past 30 years is being questioned. >> in november, on the territory on which i'm standing, u.s. territory, there is a choice between trump and biden. behind me, mexicans will also have their choice. ♪ >> 2024 is the year of elections and here on "the context," for," the next hour we are taking you around the globe to some of the key boats coming up. we will start here in the u.k. as campaigning is in full swing as we head toward that july 4 election day. also tonight, and the last few minutes, polls have closed in south africa. we will be live in the cap

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . you are watching the context on. bbc news. >> in favor 143, against 9, abstentions 25. draft resolution is adopted. >> with sick and twisted irony, the very body established to prevent is now welcoming a terrorist state into its ranks. >> a yes vote is a vote for palestinian existence. it is not against any state. >> this is largely symbolic. the general assembly does not have the power to confirm full membership on new states. that power only belongs to the security council. ♪ >> welcome to the program. israeli fury is the u.n. generall assembly recognizes the state of palestine. a symbolic vote only but it could have major ramifications for the human relations -- u.n. relations with israel. and look making inroads in the east of ukraine. the u.k. economy grew, beating expectations and taking the country out of recession. and we will bring you the latest from new yo

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" anchor: i'm caitriona perry in washington, and this is bbc world news america. donald trump's former lawyer michael cohen takes the stand in the former president'hush money at trial. fighting takes place in gaza, forcing hundreds of people to flee. and ukrainian forces battle to contain russian advances around kharkiv, ukraine's second largest city. anchor: hello and welcome to world news america. donald trump's former attorney and fixer michael cohen took the stand against his former boss on monday. mr. cohan testified he communicated with mr. trump overtaking each action, leading to the payout of adult film star stormy daniels. mr. trump is accused of falsifng business records to cover up reimbursing mr. cohen for the so-called hush money payments, allegations the former president denies. the prosecution considers mr. cohen a star witness, although the defense claims

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> i am caitriona perry in washington and this is bbc world news america. president biden announces a proposal to end the israel-hamas war urging both parties to accept. donald trump hits back railing against the u.s. justice system. further russian attack as the u.s. allows ukraine to use u.s. weapons and limited strikes on russian territory. hello, welcome to world news america. i am caitriona perry. joe biden is urging leaders of israel and hamas to accept an israeli cease-fire proposal, saying that it's time for this war to end. in a speech on friday he set out a roadmap for peace broken into three phases, including a permanent cease-fire, with the withdrawal of israeli troops from gaza, the return of hostages held by hamas, the rebuilding of gaza. the u.s. has been working to negotiate an end to the war in which more than 36,000 people in gaza have been killed acc

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" >> hello, i'm ben thompson. you're watching the context on bbc news. >> we've had 14 years of failure and decline. we have chaos and division. people want to turn the page on that and go forward with our positive plan for the country. >> it is disappointing to lose good, hard-working conservative counselors and i'm grateful to them for all of their service in local government. >> dire election results becoming a dangerous habit for the conservatives. there is no sign it is prompting more tory mps to get rid of rishi sunak. >> rishi sunak's conservative party has been decimated in local counsel and marrow -- mayoral elections as the opposition continues to celebrate a strong night at the ballot box. all you need to know tonight and what the results could mean for the general election. we also speak to the youngest counselor who one for labor. she is juggling campaigning

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" ♪ >> this is bbc world news america. divisions on capitol hill and disappointment from israeli officials over president biden's warning that u.s. could suspend certain weapons to israel amid mounting concerns over boeing's safety record, we asked people to judge what the biden administration is doing to keep planes safe. >> we have been on the process of -- in the process of putting boeing under a microscope ever since the incident with the alaska airlines flight, they need to demonstrate they are meeting the quality standards and safety standards the faa has set forward. >> and tense exchanges at donald trump's criminal trial as stormy daniels' testimony wraps up. ♪ welcome to world news america. we begin in the u.s., where lawmakers are bitterly divided over president biden's remarks putting conditions over shipments to israel after the u.s. suspended sending some he

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" s america. s u.s. state department report criticizes israel's conduct in gaza but stopped short of recommending the u.s. holt weapon supplies. russian forces launch a surprise attack on ukrainian territory. in a bid to tackle immigration at the southern u.s. border, the biden administration introduces new rules to speed up certain deportations. ♪ welcome to world news america. we begin with breaking news. the u.s. has released a report to congress finding israel may have used american supplied weapons in breach of international humanitarian law in some instances during the war in gaza. the document says the u.s. government does not have complete information to verify its assessment. it also says this by israel not fully cooperating with u.s. efforts to get humanitarian aid into gaza, it does not currently assess israel is prohibiting or restricting the transport of aid

announcer: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. udy and peter blum kovler foundation, pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. announcer: and now, "bbc news" . >> there is literally no branch. of government that michael cohen has not lied to. you lied to investigators. lied to the judge who sentenced him. he committed these lies for his own benefit. two the defense continues their attack against michael cohen because he is the star witness. one on which the outcome of this trial hinges because he is the only one who directly ties donald trump to the business falsification alleged scheme. >> does not appear the defense attorneys are doing an effective job of destroying his credibility. the facts about his past including his convictions have already been brought out under direct examination. ♪ >> michael cohen turns for a third day of testimony at the donald trump trial in new york. he has faced a day of tough questioning from trump's lawyers who worked several different angles to attack michael cohen's credibility. . we will