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the u.n. as distributed by the charter. this must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law. it is high time to in the bloody cycle of retaliation. it is high time to stop. the international community must work together to prevent any action that could push the entire middle east over the edge. let me be clear, the risks are spiraling on many fronts. we have a shared responsibility to pool the region back from the precipice. to do so is by comprehensive action for de-escalation in the middle east. mr. president, it starts with the gaza. ending the hostilities in gaza will defuse tensions throughout the region. i reflect -- forgive my calls for a cease-fire in the release of all hostages held in gaza. the terror attacks on october 7, including mass killings, the use of sexual violence, torture, and the taking of hostages, was a denial of the most basic values of humanity and a breach of international law. in gaza, there is a humanitarian crisis. thousands of people have bee
the u.n. as distributed by the charter. this must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law. it is high time to in the bloody cycle of retaliation. it is high time to stop. the international community must work together to prevent any action that could push the entire middle east over the edge. let me be clear, the risks are spiraling on many fronts. we have a shared responsibility to pool the region back from the precipice. to do so is by comprehensive action for...
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the u.n. are a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter relations with other states. but above anything else, a very important principle stated in article iv of the u.n. charter is, and i quote, membership in the united nations is open to all peaceloving states. peaceloving. what a joke. does anyone doubt that the palestinians failed to meet these criteria? date anyone here any palestinian leader even condemn the massacre of our children? the palestinian authority has absolute no control over gaza. you all know it. everyone knows it. but even in judea and samaria, entire neighborhoods and cities are ruled by other terrorist games, lioner den, others, and e palestinian authority ironically has nost authority. so who is the council voting to recognize today and give full membership status to? hamas in gaza? palestinian islamic jihad? who? who's going to be in charge? while this is in itself is grounds enough to reject report for palestinian authority is the oppo
the u.n. are a permanent population, defined territory, government, and capacity to enter relations with other states. but above anything else, a very important principle stated in article iv of the u.n. charter is, and i quote, membership in the united nations is open to all peaceloving states. peaceloving. what a joke. does anyone doubt that the palestinians failed to meet these criteria? date anyone here any palestinian leader even condemn the massacre of our children? the palestinian...
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the u.n. we also thank our countries and the nonaligned movement for joining this request based on the riyadh summit. mr. president, ladies and the plight of the palestinian people has started over a century ago it is still ongoing. the palestinian people were the victim of defense and international -- defense and international decisions that were outside their control. the palestinian people are the victim of a history that is not of their making. this people has suffered a catastrophe in 1948 and israeli occupation since 1967. we are still longing to practice our right to self-determination. you live in freedom, security and peace, and an independent state similar to other countries around the world. we have made and continue to make great sacrifices to achieve this goal. since 1988, the palestinian leadership represented by the plo, the only legitimate representative of the palestinian people. the palestinian leadership has showed preparedness to close the chapter of conflict and sit at the
the u.n. we also thank our countries and the nonaligned movement for joining this request based on the riyadh summit. mr. president, ladies and the plight of the palestinian people has started over a century ago it is still ongoing. the palestinian people were the victim of defense and international -- defense and international decisions that were outside their control. the palestinian people are the victim of a history that is not of their making. this people has suffered a catastrophe in 1948...
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we were waiting on u.n. reports looking at those allegations but obviously with children starving in gaza, with famine already taking place in parts of gaza according to the united nations, there is real fear that without a negotiation and fire hostage release, this is just going to continue. the already emergency situation will only continue to get more dire. ristian: when you think back in history to the proxy war between iran and israel. some of us old enough to remember the crisis in beirut in the 1980's, a never-ending war, it seems. there's been a strike today, i think, on israel. at least 18 people woundedded in a building in northern israel and another strike so it is very lively on that border while all this diplomacy is going on. >> that is quite right, christian. there's always been the potential for that almost side conflict along the border between israel and lebanon to escalate. thus far it's listen been largely caned to a five-mile strip between the two. if that was to explode beyond what it i
we were waiting on u.n. reports looking at those allegations but obviously with children starving in gaza, with famine already taking place in parts of gaza according to the united nations, there is real fear that without a negotiation and fire hostage release, this is just going to continue. the already emergency situation will only continue to get more dire. ristian: when you think back in history to the proxy war between iran and israel. some of us old enough to remember the crisis in beirut...
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palestine was granted nonobservance permanent members status by the u.n. general assembly in 2012, but full membership needs the support of at least nine security council votes and no vetoes by the u.s., france, britain, russia, or china. today's draft resolution could have had the support of up to 13 councilmembers, but the u.s. has just used its veto. what's get to our correspondent at the united nations following this story for us. bring us up-to-date on what has been happening. correspondent: well, palestine already has what is called observer status here in the united nations. that allows it to attend meetings, but not to vote. what has been happening today is a result of a request from palestine itself. the security council has been considering his bid to grant full status. there has been a day of speeches by the various parties, not just the members of the security council, but other invited and interested parties. israel was there, palestine was there units observer status, but after a day of discussion, to be honest, what many people expected has
palestine was granted nonobservance permanent members status by the u.n. general assembly in 2012, but full membership needs the support of at least nine security council votes and no vetoes by the u.s., france, britain, russia, or china. today's draft resolution could have had the support of up to 13 councilmembers, but the u.s. has just used its veto. what's get to our correspondent at the united nations following this story for us. bring us up-to-date on what has been happening....
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the u.n. security council to create an independent palestinian state. all this as israel continues to debate how and when to respond to iran's attack. nick schifrin looks at u.s.'s attempts to prevent even more regional escalation. nick: william, this afternoon, president biden and prime minister benjamin netanyahu's top national security aides talked about israel's potential response to the iranian attack. u.s. officials have made it clear, they think israel should not respond militarily and are trying to increase economic and diplomatic pressure on iran to help make their case. for the lay of the land in the u.s. and the region, we get two views. ambassador dennis ross played leading roles in the mideast peace process for more than 12 years. he is now the counselor and a distinguished fellow at the washington institute for near east policy. a washington think tank. and khaled elgindy has participated in past israeli-palestinian negotiations, and is now the director of the middle east institu
the u.n. security council to create an independent palestinian state. all this as israel continues to debate how and when to respond to iran's attack. nick schifrin looks at u.s.'s attempts to prevent even more regional escalation. nick: william, this afternoon, president biden and prime minister benjamin netanyahu's top national security aides talked about israel's potential response to the iranian attack. u.s. officials have made it clear, they think israel should not respond militarily and...
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about has basically been reluctant to impose what i would describe and what normal humans, let's assume u.n. me would describe as significant or serious pressure. that's as far as the israelis are concerned. with respect to hamas, i don't know where the levers start. u.s. doesn't have any and countries have limited access and they post the hamas external leadership. the architect of the october 7, what his true calculations are, is this and end of days strategy for him in this cosmic world or does he believe that he can survive this using time, tunnels and the tragic situation of hostages. there is the expert initial rise in deaths of palestinians with who had nothing to do with this conflict. 30 or 40% of women and children to which hamas expose them to retaliation to destroy hamas as a political and military organization. neither israel nor hamas right now are on the cusp of realizing their objectives and that poses a huge problem. i think the administration thought and maybe it still believes that it could create the environment for an israeli-hamas hostage exchange that would buy six we
about has basically been reluctant to impose what i would describe and what normal humans, let's assume u.n. me would describe as significant or serious pressure. that's as far as the israelis are concerned. with respect to hamas, i don't know where the levers start. u.s. doesn't have any and countries have limited access and they post the hamas external leadership. the architect of the october 7, what his true calculations are, is this and end of days strategy for him in this cosmic world or...
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u.n. security council to meet. the fact they are calling for a meeting of that diplomatic forum suggest that they may not be looking to strike back immediately. there is a lot of condition about a 7-year-old girl who suffered severe head injuries. she is from a community down in the south of israel. there was an interception above her house. some of the shrapnel fell and she is fighting for her house and there's damage at an israeli air base in the south israeli military spokesman confirms just now there was no damage to any of the f35 fleet, israel houses there. they say 35that there was minor damage to the base itself. and that it remains operational. but the whole world now waiting, watching to see what happens when that israeli war cabinet meeting wraps up. probably in the next couple of hours. >> absolutely. and as you mentioned, you are a mile from there. so if you learn anything while on the air over the next two hours, let us know. we will be watching that closely as well. thanks w
u.n. security council to meet. the fact they are calling for a meeting of that diplomatic forum suggest that they may not be looking to strike back immediately. there is a lot of condition about a 7-year-old girl who suffered severe head injuries. she is from a community down in the south of israel. there was an interception above her house. some of the shrapnel fell and she is fighting for her house and there's damage at an israeli air base in the south israeli military spokesman confirms just...
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>> dana, the u.n. agency has been beset by this major scandal since this iteration of it since january, the beginning of the year when it was revealed as you mentioned some of its staffers were complicit in hamas's october 7th terrorist attack. now israel was putting forward this official request by a proposal to the you u.n. they do away with this agency once and for all. >> somebody inside the united states government has -- we continue to support the work that unrwa does in gaza and in the broader region. they play a critical role in delivering humanitarian assistance to people who need it. >> the state department as you could hear there, is standing by saying the group is the only hope now to try to prevent a complete famine inside gaza. you might remember that secretary blinken briefly suspended funding to unrwa after the october 7th allegations emerged and under tremendous pressure from republicans on capitol hill at the time. >> they should not receive a single nickel from american taxpayer. >>
>> dana, the u.n. agency has been beset by this major scandal since this iteration of it since january, the beginning of the year when it was revealed as you mentioned some of its staffers were complicit in hamas's october 7th terrorist attack. now israel was putting forward this official request by a proposal to the you u.n. they do away with this agency once and for all. >> somebody inside the united states government has -- we continue to support the work that unrwa does in gaza...
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forging that new alliance for the united states and u.n. powers and jordan and that would leave iran as a villain. or defy, everybody, really, launch a major attack against iran, risking a wider war. that is where we are tonight waiting for the israeli government to decide what to do. >> we talked about how it was an overwhelming number that were stocked when it comes to the missiles and the drones. not every single one. can you fill us in on the amount of any damage that took place, any injuries that happened? >> well, it is remarkable how little achieved by the massive attack. it is pretty clear, it is pretty clear what they were trying to do. they were trying to attack israeli air force base in the south to the country. and doing the most value. weighing in on that place. several got through. not sure how many. it seems like 4 or 5. all they did was minor damage. not able to stop the israeli air force using that, using that base. some of the most sophisticated warplanes are based there. so, that was the only place of any damage at all. o
forging that new alliance for the united states and u.n. powers and jordan and that would leave iran as a villain. or defy, everybody, really, launch a major attack against iran, risking a wider war. that is where we are tonight waiting for the israeli government to decide what to do. >> we talked about how it was an overwhelming number that were stocked when it comes to the missiles and the drones. not every single one. can you fill us in on the amount of any damage that took place, any...
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u.n. secretary general antonio queut queut had similar messages to today's national security, the u.n. seccouncil, watch. >> you have a shared responsibility to work for peace. >> israel for its part claimed it launched 350 drones, cruise and ballistic rockets that is up to 99% of them. lats break all of this down and what it means for this hour, starting out with our head of special projects at nbc news. it is good to see you. let's start with this, 24 hours, the image, the images if you can say that coming out of israel where that terrifying threat to the region nobody knowing what happened they got the reports of the intercepts. tonight, a different attitude. the question is what will israel do. we have been speaking to u.s. officials. what is the early indications as to where the political and security establishment is head >> it is a great question. the question of the hour and there is a spectrum. so, you have a number of people tweeting this morning, restraint. we can be strategic.
u.n. secretary general antonio queut queut had similar messages to today's national security, the u.n. seccouncil, watch. >> you have a shared responsibility to work for peace. >> israel for its part claimed it launched 350 drones, cruise and ballistic rockets that is up to 99% of them. lats break all of this down and what it means for this hour, starting out with our head of special projects at nbc news. it is good to see you. let's start with this, 24 hours, the image, the images...
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with the u.n. resolution. >> there are numerous reports out there that aliens more in weapons, bombs, fighter jets are flowing to israel from the biden administration. is this a matter of in your estimation publicly talking tough but privately the u.s. is getting israel would it needs despite pressure from the left? >> this is a long fight. they will be a time when they will need more weapons. there has been prior weapons packages that have given israel eight but there needs to be more given to destroy hamas. by the way, we have got to focus on destroying hamas and focus on what are we doing with the hostages. why isn't the biden administration doing anything to hold qatar accountable for what's going on over there? host: senator rick scott of florida. this is the headline from the wall street journal. joe biden's mideast stance angers both sides. asking you whether you would support or oppose additional military weapons to israel. jack in virginia, what do you think? caller: good morning everyone.
with the u.n. resolution. >> there are numerous reports out there that aliens more in weapons, bombs, fighter jets are flowing to israel from the biden administration. is this a matter of in your estimation publicly talking tough but privately the u.s. is getting israel would it needs despite pressure from the left? >> this is a long fight. they will be a time when they will need more weapons. there has been prior weapons packages that have given israel eight but there needs to be...
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what the u.n. would like to see is no further escalation in the problem of tensions in the middle east, because escalation is a slippery slope, and the only consequence, as i've said in my statement, released yesterday, the only consequence would be more death, more destruction, more misery, which i believe nobody wants. it does not serve the international community nor even those who are directly involved in the conflict, then that should be the case. we need instead really to be focusing in a very constructive way in getting a cease-fire in gaza. getting a cease-fire in gaza. that should be where our main priorities lie at this point in time, in order to ensure that there is no further bloodletting in gaza, and that all the remaining hostages are released, unconditionally, immediately. annabelle: are there any -- haidi: are there any further measures available to the united nations, both regarding a cease-fire and improving situations in gaza but also what the reaction would be if there is a furt
what the u.n. would like to see is no further escalation in the problem of tensions in the middle east, because escalation is a slippery slope, and the only consequence, as i've said in my statement, released yesterday, the only consequence would be more death, more destruction, more misery, which i believe nobody wants. it does not serve the international community nor even those who are directly involved in the conflict, then that should be the case. we need instead really to be focusing in a...
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in december, u.n. special forces announce the parties of the conflict had reached an understanding on a road map for peace including a durable cease- fire and inclusive yemen political process. we strive for and support these goals, the u.n. road map, end the conflict. facilitating -- houthi attacks in the red sea, suggesting a significant number of iranian and lebanese hezbollah operatives supporting from inside yemen. i cannot imagine these people want the iranians in their country, this has to stop. they are killing foreigners from many nations anytime they want an attack which now they have done a the five occasions by attacking other ships. they are accountable for environmental catastrophe in the red sea by making maritime traffic to the red three -- red sea dangerous they are exacerbating economic and humanitarian conditions in egypt, sudan, ethiopia and elsewhere. the attacks on commercial vessels or acts of terrorism, they are not adhering to their stated goals, striking ship with no connectio
in december, u.n. special forces announce the parties of the conflict had reached an understanding on a road map for peace including a durable cease- fire and inclusive yemen political process. we strive for and support these goals, the u.n. road map, end the conflict. facilitating -- houthi attacks in the red sea, suggesting a significant number of iranian and lebanese hezbollah operatives supporting from inside yemen. i cannot imagine these people want the iranians in their country, this has...
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the u.n. sanctions expired. we did nothing. on the drones and the missile, the very same drones and missiles we saw launched last weekend, last saturday night. the same missiles and drones we know mr. putin is buying and killing the ukrainians with as think build a manufacturing base in russia itself. we need to go back to the pressure campaign. we need to enforce the sanctions. we need to redesignate the houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization. for god's sakes, i don't understand this accommodation and appeasement to the ayatollah in the hopes of some iran deal when their own envoy, special envoy to iran is under f.b.i. investigation for violations of his security clearance. you really can't make this up. the speaker has a plan. we're going to address israel. we're going to address ukraine. we're going to address taiwan. we're also going to have a fourth package with things like my repo act to help pay for this from russian sovereign assets. we'll have a loan program for direct government payments. creative ideas. a
the u.n. sanctions expired. we did nothing. on the drones and the missile, the very same drones and missiles we saw launched last weekend, last saturday night. the same missiles and drones we know mr. putin is buying and killing the ukrainians with as think build a manufacturing base in russia itself. we need to go back to the pressure campaign. we need to enforce the sanctions. we need to redesignate the houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization. for god's sakes, i don't understand...
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yes, there is the u.n., but it's a different ballgame. so i think strengthening the partnership would be, central asian countries, is one of the priorities for us europeans at the osce. >> good. turning back to in a slightly different direction. you have just had the 20th anniversary anti-semitism conference. >> correct. >> this is an organization the osce has taken on, particularly in aftermath of the events of october 6 and the military activities in gaza, at the summit is both and in europe has been an issue that we've confronted in much giveaways that it think we anticipated a year or two ago. so how do you see the osce play a positive role in developing the ability of its participating states that deal with this issue that just will not go away? >> i think a week ago it was a day to remember for us but also for the rc when we celebrated the 20th anniversary in malta with a meaningful conference, which was very well attended. and we also high level exchanges, bilateral meetings on combating anti-semitism, and other religious beliefs.
yes, there is the u.n., but it's a different ballgame. so i think strengthening the partnership would be, central asian countries, is one of the priorities for us europeans at the osce. >> good. turning back to in a slightly different direction. you have just had the 20th anniversary anti-semitism conference. >> correct. >> this is an organization the osce has taken on, particularly in aftermath of the events of october 6 and the military activities in gaza, at the summit is...
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in december, u.n. special envoy for yemen, hans, announced that the parties for the conflict had reached an understanding on a roadmap for peace including a durable cease-fire and an inclusive yemeni-yemeni political process. we have strived for and supported these goals. and the u.n. roadmap remains yemen's best hope to end the conflict. yet as we have all seen since october, the houthis are throwing this progress away. iran is equipping and facilitating houthi attacks in the red sea. credible public reports suggest a significant number of iranian and lebanese hezbollah operatives are supporting houthi attacks from inside yemen. i can't imagine the yemen people, the yemeni people want these iranians in their country. this must stop. the houthis risk killing mariners for many nations every time they launch an attack which they have now done on more than 45 occasions. i attacking oil tankers and other ships carrying hazardous materials, they are accountable for environmental catastrophe in the red sea.
in december, u.n. special envoy for yemen, hans, announced that the parties for the conflict had reached an understanding on a roadmap for peace including a durable cease-fire and an inclusive yemeni-yemeni political process. we have strived for and supported these goals. and the u.n. roadmap remains yemen's best hope to end the conflict. yet as we have all seen since october, the houthis are throwing this progress away. iran is equipping and facilitating houthi attacks in the red sea. credible...
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once the u.n. condemns it it feels like okay, now the rest of the world has said that this was wrong of israel, so that was the first thing. the second one was it was a sort of clever diplomatic moves saying that if there is a cease- fire in gaza, then a permanent cease-fire in gaza which they we knew the israelis were not going to do but if there is a permanent cease-fire than maybe that also means we don't have to act. int time particular that means sacrificed these generals in order to save the palestinian people with a cease-fire so that was a clever diplomatic move that obviously didn't go anywhere but we have to remember iran's own government at this point is not very popular for a lot of reasonsla among its population. the job revolution a revolt from a year and a half ago. people are dissatisfied with the economy, the sanctions, iran's isolationism, the nuclear deal falling apart. all of those things in the hard- line government, the most recent election in iran of a president was m not pop
once the u.n. condemns it it feels like okay, now the rest of the world has said that this was wrong of israel, so that was the first thing. the second one was it was a sort of clever diplomatic moves saying that if there is a cease- fire in gaza, then a permanent cease-fire in gaza which they we knew the israelis were not going to do but if there is a permanent cease-fire than maybe that also means we don't have to act. int time particular that means sacrificed these generals in order to save...
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it is sort of an alternate u.n. or nato. when you look at this group, it does not have a charter or really actions it takes. it is sort of mostly a discussion forum, quite loosely. i think for most of the countries that are partnering now with it, which included a lot of u.s. close partners, and call them allies -- and you might even call them allies, affiliating themselves with bricks is a way of aligning them with great power and competition. i call it omni alignment. it is basically a way of hedging and also making sure you are extracting the maximum possible benefit in this world where you have u.s.-china rivalry playing out. that is why you can have countries like saudi arabia and india, which are quite closely aligned with the united states. india views china as a rival. yet they come together in this bricks format because each has a reason to do so. all that said, i don't there is actually not strategically that binds these groups together. this is not nato, where there is a common threat they all face, and we have ag
it is sort of an alternate u.n. or nato. when you look at this group, it does not have a charter or really actions it takes. it is sort of mostly a discussion forum, quite loosely. i think for most of the countries that are partnering now with it, which included a lot of u.s. close partners, and call them allies -- and you might even call them allies, affiliating themselves with bricks is a way of aligning them with great power and competition. i call it omni alignment. it is basically a way of...
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do we think the u.n. mission is indicating? it says that unless israel of course has a major response. so, is that, if this can be authenticated, does that indicate that maybe this will be smaller than is predicted? how do you read that? >> yeah. that's a great question. it could also be signaling to israel. one thing we have been watching, and you know this way better than i do. there is a tremendous amount of diplomatic back channeling since this april 1st strike. it is not just the u.s. country ins the gulf, have been signaling and directly telling iran and israel not to let this escalate. yes, iran has been very forcefully, that wouldn't lead to each side continuing to strike that escalating into a larger regional conflict. even if iran does limit these attacks to israeli government sites or maybe they do make this more of a symbolic strike. there is always the possibility that something gets through that a missile, a drone, something happens that is a mistake. you know. that it goes off course and it leads to a larger to m
do we think the u.n. mission is indicating? it says that unless israel of course has a major response. so, is that, if this can be authenticated, does that indicate that maybe this will be smaller than is predicted? how do you read that? >> yeah. that's a great question. it could also be signaling to israel. one thing we have been watching, and you know this way better than i do. there is a tremendous amount of diplomatic back channeling since this april 1st strike. it is not just the...
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ambassador to the u.n. is in korea following a visit to the demilitarized zone where she met with young north korean defectors. a few hours ago i spoke to the ambassador about her conversations with defector from north korea as well as the crisis in the middle east, israel's threat to retaliate against iran, despite president biden's urging that they avoid widening the war. what can be done to stop this from being a wider war? >> we don't want to see this escalate. we also support israel's right to defend itself. any decisions made on how to move forward will be made by the israeli government. >> at the same time, we have talked to many u.s. officials about the president's urging israel not to escalate this, not to retaliate, to take the win. it does appear from statements from the war cabinet in israel that they do plan to retaliate. what advice does the u.s. have for israel to limit their attacks, or their retaliation? >> again, we have been very clear in our concerns that this war not escalate. it has gr
ambassador to the u.n. is in korea following a visit to the demilitarized zone where she met with young north korean defectors. a few hours ago i spoke to the ambassador about her conversations with defector from north korea as well as the crisis in the middle east, israel's threat to retaliate against iran, despite president biden's urging that they avoid widening the war. what can be done to stop this from being a wider war? >> we don't want to see this escalate. we also support...
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look at what has been happening with the u.n.. hamas back at the top of the agenda in a way it was not before and in the region the palestinian issue has hamas in a way they didn't before. you look at the access houthis have had in shutting down shipping in the red sea despite u.s. efforts to resist. you achieve all of this with, until yesterday, a relatively minimal toll of iranian casualties or any real cost for iran. until yesterday i think they would've said we achieved a lot without a good deal of cost. that is just the beginning of the story. that is just the first phase. you have tremendous suffering in gaza. i do not think iranian leaders and regime lose any sleep over that. the only thing they fit -- they don't worry when it happens to their own population, it is hard to imagine they worry about anybody else. but we can turn it around. if we can get the strategic agenda back on track, which i do think it is possible, if we can ensure iran pays the cost for its actions in the region and reopen shipping in the red sea despi
look at what has been happening with the u.n.. hamas back at the top of the agenda in a way it was not before and in the region the palestinian issue has hamas in a way they didn't before. you look at the access houthis have had in shutting down shipping in the red sea despite u.s. efforts to resist. you achieve all of this with, until yesterday, a relatively minimal toll of iranian casualties or any real cost for iran. until yesterday i think they would've said we achieved a lot without a good...
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woods speaking today at the u.n. >> in the coming days in consultation with other member states, the united states will explore additional measures to hold iran accountable here at the united nations. >> the meetings were being held at the u.n. biden was talking to members of the g7. cristian benavides has the story. >> reporter: new video released by the defense forces show how fighter jets intercepted drones and missiles, in all 99% of weapons were intercepted as they lit up the night sky. >> iran launched approximately 350 drones, missiles, and rockets from iran, iraq, yemen, and hezbollah, and lebanon. >> look at the size and scope of what they would fire from iran proper. no more than 300 missiles and drones. they wanted to cause question, no doubt about that. >> reporter: following the attack, he held a phone call with benjamin netanyahu. the u.s. would not participate in a reprisal strike on iran. >> the president has made it clear we're not looking for a war with iran. and everything that we have been doing since the 7th has been designed to prevent that outcome. >> reporter:
woods speaking today at the u.n. >> in the coming days in consultation with other member states, the united states will explore additional measures to hold iran accountable here at the united nations. >> the meetings were being held at the u.n. biden was talking to members of the g7. cristian benavides has the story. >> reporter: new video released by the defense forces show how fighter jets intercepted drones and missiles, in all 99% of weapons were intercepted as they lit up...
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. >>> the u.n. security council says it will hold an emergency meeting today with israel's ambassador. the ambassador is calling on the council to condemn the attack, and designate the iranian revolutionary guard as a terrorist organization. >>> here in the bay area, those with family and other loved ones in iran and israel are concerned about what comes next. we spoke with one political content creator, her name is ariana jasmine. she's outspoken to her 350,000 plus social media followers about her dislike of the current iranian regime, but says they had a right to retaliate for the bombing of the iranian embassy in syria. now she worries for the civilians in iran and neighboring nations who will be impacted if things escalate. >> it is going to be strof ek -- catastrophic for the middle east and catastrophic for the people. i am so worried for my family members in iran. it's very bad news. >> the head of the bay area jewish council worries for jewish people globally, here in the bay area as well w
. >>> the u.n. security council says it will hold an emergency meeting today with israel's ambassador. the ambassador is calling on the council to condemn the attack, and designate the iranian revolutionary guard as a terrorist organization. >>> here in the bay area, those with family and other loved ones in iran and israel are concerned about what comes next. we spoke with one political content creator, her name is ariana jasmine. she's outspoken to her 350,000 plus social...
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they have two u.n. security permanent members backing them, russia and china. they have managed to build ties with its arab neighbors in the persian gulf. they have managed to suppress these massive protests for the time being. and so when you look at -- i s him or less on the foreign policy front they are projecting strength but when you look domestically, yes, they crushed the protest for the time being, but it think it's inevitable that these protests will continue in some shape or form. yes, there is like a sense of hopeless was on the ground. you are saying this like plight of iranians, like a flight of arenas and are trying to leave the country because they feel the situation has become so dire and hopeless that the literacy have is to leave. brain drain historic is been a problem in the country but it don't think the fight against the regime is over. i think like a talk a lot about gen z in my work, the '80s generation and the ranson cito have actually a word for -- i really put my faith in this generation of iranians, to move the needle in the country t
they have two u.n. security permanent members backing them, russia and china. they have managed to build ties with its arab neighbors in the persian gulf. they have managed to suppress these massive protests for the time being. and so when you look at -- i s him or less on the foreign policy front they are projecting strength but when you look domestically, yes, they crushed the protest for the time being, but it think it's inevitable that these protests will continue in some shape or form....
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but the fact is, that they are now where they are, the u.n. inspectors are not anymore with watching with their cameras and their inspections. and iran has reached these incredible levels. and you're right, netanyahu has always wanted to take that on others and the other facilities that they manage to surgically decapitate, assassinate iran's top nuclear scientist but a lot of that knowledge was, did not eliminate the program. as you know, the obama administration had tried to forge that multilateral deal with constantly plagued by netanyahu, any invitation to washington, speaking, invited by the republicans, asking the y white house to give a speech to a meeting of congress, speaking at the united nations, making offensive accusations about what iran was doing and threatening them and john bowman, just this week, said, the former u.n. ambassador for the trump administration, said that what israel should do is retaliate by attacking a nuclear facility. so he was one, and there were also members of the right-wing coalition. this is the moment t
but the fact is, that they are now where they are, the u.n. inspectors are not anymore with watching with their cameras and their inspections. and iran has reached these incredible levels. and you're right, netanyahu has always wanted to take that on others and the other facilities that they manage to surgically decapitate, assassinate iran's top nuclear scientist but a lot of that knowledge was, did not eliminate the program. as you know, the obama administration had tried to forge that...
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u.n. human rights council adopted a resolution calling for israel to be held accountable for possible work crimes and crimes against humanity in gaza. a doctor at israel's sde teiman -- israeli field hospital for detained gazans said in a letter to government officials "we are all complicit in breaking the law" as he described the horrific conditions for palestinian patients. the doctor said patients are regularly amputated because of handcuff injuries and that prisoners are fed through straws, forced to defecate in diapers, and held in constant restraints. in occupied east jerusalem, israeli police fired tear gas to disperse worshippers after dawn prayers in the al-aqsa mosque compound earlier today, the last friday of ramadan. today marks al-quds day, held annually to express solidarity with palestine and opposition to israeli occupation. peaceful protests and other actions are taking place around the world coming colluding pakistan, iran, iraq, lebanon, yemen, jordan, and the occupied w
u.n. human rights council adopted a resolution calling for israel to be held accountable for possible work crimes and crimes against humanity in gaza. a doctor at israel's sde teiman -- israeli field hospital for detained gazans said in a letter to government officials "we are all complicit in breaking the law" as he described the horrific conditions for palestinian patients. the doctor said patients are regularly amputated because of handcuff injuries and that prisoners are fed...
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the u.n. secretary general and u.s. ambassador both condemned iran's actions while calling for a de-escalation of the situation. representatives of the u.s. said the u.s. reserves the right to retaliate and iran also doubles down on its right to self defense. >>> gunshots, and cars on fire and even ramming police cars. this has one city council member speaking out, but what can actually be done. here's christie smith. >> overnight in oakland illegal side shows took over intersections in the city, and it began before 2:00 a.m., with spectators watching. >> we have been complaining. the residents have been complaining to the chief and deputy chief that we need more assistance. >> some of the side show activity reached council member's district -- >> some of the cars in the side show ran into each other and even ran into a police car. >> there are videos that show cars on fire and people standing around it, and at one point this happened. >> there were two or 300 young people watching the show, and cars spinning around and
the u.n. secretary general and u.s. ambassador both condemned iran's actions while calling for a de-escalation of the situation. representatives of the u.s. said the u.s. reserves the right to retaliate and iran also doubles down on its right to self defense. >>> gunshots, and cars on fire and even ramming police cars. this has one city council member speaking out, but what can actually be done. here's christie smith. >> overnight in oakland illegal side shows took over...
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reporter: israel has blamed the u.n. for food shortfalls. they hope not to lose the support of its closest ally. for the pbs newshour, nick schifrin. ♪ amna: a relatively rare east coast earthquake rattled much of the northeastern u.s. it freed nerves but caused no major cow -- casualties or damage. as the ground began to tremble in the new york area this morning, some reacted with fear. >> the building showed and i thought that the ceiling above me was going to collapse actually. amna: others with confusion. >> we felt the floor shake. amna: the u.s. said the 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near whitehouse station, new jersey and may have been felt by some 42 million people in the region. new yorkers temporarily evacuated buildings. >> this crack was not here. amna: others documented some minor effects though there were no immediate reports of major damage. leaders came out and told people not to worry. >> we are masters of disasters. amna: while air and rail travel were temporarily disrupted, most people went back to their daily routines. t
reporter: israel has blamed the u.n. for food shortfalls. they hope not to lose the support of its closest ally. for the pbs newshour, nick schifrin. ♪ amna: a relatively rare east coast earthquake rattled much of the northeastern u.s. it freed nerves but caused no major cow -- casualties or damage. as the ground began to tremble in the new york area this morning, some reacted with fear. >> the building showed and i thought that the ceiling above me was going to collapse actually. amna:...
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christian: but in new york the u.n. secretary general antonio guterres was decidedly downbeat about the situation in the middle east, warning that the region is on a precipice. he urged all countries to exercise maximum restraint, saying one miscalculation could lead to full-scale regional conflict. >> it is high time to end the bloody cycle of retaliation. it is high time to stop. the international community must work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire middle east over the edge with a devastating impact on civilians. let me be clear. the risks are spiraling on many fronts. christian: in italy, ukraine was also on the agenda. here is the u.k. foreign secretary lower david cameron. >> ukraine could not be clearer. they need ammunition. they need more air defenses. that gap needs to be filled. no country has done more than britain in terms of helping the ukrainian armed forces, the ukrainian people, and the ukrainian government. and we look forward to hearing with the foreign minister esther say to
christian: but in new york the u.n. secretary general antonio guterres was decidedly downbeat about the situation in the middle east, warning that the region is on a precipice. he urged all countries to exercise maximum restraint, saying one miscalculation could lead to full-scale regional conflict. >> it is high time to end the bloody cycle of retaliation. it is high time to stop. the international community must work together to prevent any actions that could push the entire middle east...
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i don't know why the u.n. continues to listen to hamas and why biden lets it get in white house, israel has to do the job, they are doing a good job and they will make mistakes but there are 400 trucks sitting on that border ready to. >> aaron cohen thank you. >> i'll be back with high last word. amelia, weather. 70 degrees and sunny today. amelia, unlock the door. i'm afraid i can't do that, jen. why not? did you forget something? my protein shake. the future isn't scary, not investing in it is. you're so dramatic amelia. bye jen. 100 innovative companies, one etf. before investing, carefully read and consider fund investment objectives, risks, charges expenses and more in prospectus at invesco.com. the code's not working. dad, she really needs to pee. we're gonna get in in a minute, okay? representative. [cs line] please continue to hold. meanwhile, at a vrbo... when other vacation rentals leave you hanging, try one where you can reach a human in about a minute. business. it's not a nine-to-five proposition.
i don't know why the u.n. continues to listen to hamas and why biden lets it get in white house, israel has to do the job, they are doing a good job and they will make mistakes but there are 400 trucks sitting on that border ready to. >> aaron cohen thank you. >> i'll be back with high last word. amelia, weather. 70 degrees and sunny today. amelia, unlock the door. i'm afraid i can't do that, jen. why not? did you forget something? my protein shake. the future isn't scary, not...
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on a daily basis, at senior levels, we are talking to the u.n. as they try to coordinate the humanitarian element of this. and, frankly, for those innocent civilians who are not in rafah,, they, too, need shelter, food, in addition to ensuring the safety and security of the people in rafah. >> is there anything planned upcoming for the conversation? mr. sullivan: we had an in person one plant them and as you all may have noticed, there was a series of events related to israel over the course of the past two weeks that made it difficult, frankly, for anyone to leave their desks. i could not leave my desk, and my counterparts in israel could not leave their desks, because we were putting together a coalition will defend israel against an unprecedented iranian attack. i do suspect we will get together fairly soon, but we don't have a date circled on the calendar right now. >> regarding structural damages in ukraine, ukraine is facing a severe troop shortage at the moment. is there anything in this package that will address the fact that ukraine need
on a daily basis, at senior levels, we are talking to the u.n. as they try to coordinate the humanitarian element of this. and, frankly, for those innocent civilians who are not in rafah,, they, too, need shelter, food, in addition to ensuring the safety and security of the people in rafah. >> is there anything planned upcoming for the conversation? mr. sullivan: we had an in person one plant them and as you all may have noticed, there was a series of events related to israel over the...
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awaiting both iran and u.n.'s response to the israeli strike. alexis mcadams is back again at the u.n. with more today. hi, alexis. >> good morning. we'll have to wait and see what plays out at the united nations but we know iran's foreign minister is in new york city today. yesterday he had a strong warning saying if israel did attack they would regret it. watch. >> we have announced to the white house, sent a message to the white house and washington, d.c., the administration, in which we reiterated if the israeli regime commits the greater orr once again our response will be decisive, definitive and regretful for them. >> decisive, definitive and regretful. the overnight strike from israel o one day after the united nations vote -- something israel was fighting hard to stop. iranian foreign minister spoke at the meeting yesterday telling the counsel israel must be compelled to stop any further military activity against iranian. he said iran is making a mockery here. >> can you not see what is going on here? terror minister is not here to expr
awaiting both iran and u.n.'s response to the israeli strike. alexis mcadams is back again at the u.n. with more today. hi, alexis. >> good morning. we'll have to wait and see what plays out at the united nations but we know iran's foreign minister is in new york city today. yesterday he had a strong warning saying if israel did attack they would regret it. watch. >> we have announced to the white house, sent a message to the white house and washington, d.c., the administration, in...
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last week, the u.n. human rights chief called for an arms embargo on haiti, calling the situation there cataclysmic. the majority of guns pouring into haiti are smuggled in from florida and other parts of the united states. new york judge juan merchan expanded a gag order on donald trump monday ahead of his april 15 criminal hush money trial, barring trump from attacking the judge's family members. among other things, trump called merchan's daughter a "rabid trump hater." he shared a photo of her on social media. meanwhile, trump posted a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case monday as he appeals the $464 million judgment against him. the bond is underwritten by the california-based knight specialty insurance company. the company is owned by billionaire don hankey, who has been dubbed the king of subprime car loans and is the largest shareholder in axos bank, which has provided financial services to trump and jared kushner's family businesses. and the 2024 izzy award for "outstanding achievement in i
last week, the u.n. human rights chief called for an arms embargo on haiti, calling the situation there cataclysmic. the majority of guns pouring into haiti are smuggled in from florida and other parts of the united states. new york judge juan merchan expanded a gag order on donald trump monday ahead of his april 15 criminal hush money trial, barring trump from attacking the judge's family members. among other things, trump called merchan's daughter a "rabid trump hater." he shared a...
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we have reports from the u.n. of tens of thousands of fighters, foreign fighters flowing in to afghanistan. plus the ongoing threat of isis. is it the american homeland today safer than it was three years ago? >> well, i would -- respectfully , i'd ask you to ask the intelligence community, ours, to look at the data to the u.n. reports. i wouldn't rely, in other words, on the u.n. report. >> chairman, if i could indulge you before we end here, does al qaeda and isis still have the intent to attack the united states and the west, if given the opportunity to do so? >> well, no doubt. but i also want to point -- >> that is a yes? for the record, that is a yes? >> yes, but i'd also like to say, congressman, the intelligence community -- committee from what i read -- and of course, we can't discuss classified material here, but i believe in the next year or two, al qaeda does not have the ability to attack the united states. i am paraphrasing. from afghanistan, the likelihood would be -- >> the commander of central com
we have reports from the u.n. of tens of thousands of fighters, foreign fighters flowing in to afghanistan. plus the ongoing threat of isis. is it the american homeland today safer than it was three years ago? >> well, i would -- respectfully , i'd ask you to ask the intelligence community, ours, to look at the data to the u.n. reports. i wouldn't rely, in other words, on the u.n. report. >> chairman, if i could indulge you before we end here, does al qaeda and isis still have the...
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the u.n. says israel has not yet presented a full evacuation plan even though today prime minister netanyahu said a rafah operation was on the calendar. >> [translated] victory requires entry into rafah and the elimination of the terrorist battalions there. it will happen. there is a date. nick: today the state department spokesman matt miller iterated that the u.s. opposes a ground invasion into rafah, regardless of israeli evacuation plans. >> it would, number one, harm all the more than 1.4 million palestinians. it would hinder the delivery of humanitarian assistance. he made clear we don't want to see that full scale invasion in any event. nick: in the last few days israel has opened additional crossings and today more than 415 trucks entered gaza, the largest number since the war began. but the u.n. and u.s. are pushing for the number to increase to prewar levels, above 500. >> it is not just important they take initial steps to facilitate the increase of humanitarian assistance, but that
the u.n. says israel has not yet presented a full evacuation plan even though today prime minister netanyahu said a rafah operation was on the calendar. >> [translated] victory requires entry into rafah and the elimination of the terrorist battalions there. it will happen. there is a date. nick: today the state department spokesman matt miller iterated that the u.s. opposes a ground invasion into rafah, regardless of israeli evacuation plans. >> it would, number one, harm all the...
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vetoed u.n. security council resolution which would clear the way for a palestinian state to be given full u.n. membership. the u.s. says it would only recognize palestine as part of a negotiated agreement with israel. meanwhile, the biden administration today responded to saturday's unprecedented attack on israel by slaping new sanctions on iran, targeting its drone production. israel is also considering military action against iran. house speaker mike johnson's political future could be on the line this weekend. he is hoping to hold votes on a series of bills that include billions in military aid for israel and ukraine. johnson will likely need help from democrats to get the bills passed. cbs's scott macfarlane has been doing his reporting on capitol hill all day. what have you learned, scott? >> reporter: norah, a critical and fragile 48 hours ahead as mike johnson tries to put down a revolt inside his own party, but also get enough support for that $61 billion plan to help ukraine ahead of a
vetoed u.n. security council resolution which would clear the way for a palestinian state to be given full u.n. membership. the u.s. says it would only recognize palestine as part of a negotiated agreement with israel. meanwhile, the biden administration today responded to saturday's unprecedented attack on israel by slaping new sanctions on iran, targeting its drone production. israel is also considering military action against iran. house speaker mike johnson's political future could be on...
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the u.n. security council. the u.n. secretary general antonio gutierrez said it is important to avoid any confrontation on multiple fronts in the middle east. during that same meeting israel's representative to the united nations said it is in israel's legal rights to retaliate and used colorful language to emphasize that message. he said that israel is not a frog in boiling water, it is a nation of lions. back to you. >> claudio, thank you. >>> overnight president biden shared a video of himself praising the u.s. troops who helped protect israel from iran. the president spoke with members of fighter squadrons who helped defend against the aerial attack. he called them the best in the world and said their incredible skills potentially saved a lot of lives. for more on the u.s. response we're joined by nbc's brie jackson in d.c. hi, brie. there are concerns that the u.s. could be drawn into this conflict. >> reporter: good morning, frances. the administration has been trying to down play that p
the u.n. security council. the u.n. secretary general antonio gutierrez said it is important to avoid any confrontation on multiple fronts in the middle east. during that same meeting israel's representative to the united nations said it is in israel's legal rights to retaliate and used colorful language to emphasize that message. he said that israel is not a frog in boiling water, it is a nation of lions. back to you. >> claudio, thank you. >>> overnight president biden shared a...
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the u.n. says rape has been used as a weapon of war and for far too many victims, there is little support. >> i am depressed and completely shattered mentally. i need a psychologist, or at least to change my environment to forget what happened to me, because every time i remember what happened, i get panic attacks. nick: inside sudan, more than 6 million have fled their homes, including this camp in the northeast. for this 10-year-old, there are moments of distraction and even joy. for her brothers, boys get to be boys. but the parents are not all right. they fear the future and are scarred by the past. >> the children were frightened by any sound and they would hide under the bed. they were terrified and i would hug them at night to comfort them. nick: she fled her home while pregnant. >> there was no medical treatment. i was not able to test my blood for so many days. i did not know if the baby inside me was alive or dead. nick: they are twice displaced. all they can hope now is to protect t
the u.n. says rape has been used as a weapon of war and for far too many victims, there is little support. >> i am depressed and completely shattered mentally. i need a psychologist, or at least to change my environment to forget what happened to me, because every time i remember what happened, i get panic attacks. nick: inside sudan, more than 6 million have fled their homes, including this camp in the northeast. for this 10-year-old, there are moments of distraction and even joy. for...