hello, i'm sarah campbell. the head of israeli military intelligence, aharon haliva, has resigned — the first senior israeli official to step down over the hamas assault in october. mr haliva had accepted responsibility for security failings which allowed the attacks to take place. 1,200 people were killed and hundreds more were taken hostage by hamas and allied groups. meanwhile, prime minister benjamin netanyahu has vowed to reject any sanctions on the country's military, after reports that the us plans to cut aid to one unit. amid ongoing violence in the occupied west bank, the us says it will respond to any human rights violations against palestinians. explosion in gaza, 15 children are among the dead,

after an israeli air strike on the southern city of rafah, where more than a million displaced palestinians are sheltering. the hamas—run health ministry in gaza says more than 3a,000 people have died since the start of the war in october. emergency workers in khan younis say they've uncovered nearly 200 bodies buried in the courtyard of a hospital. al nasser had been at the centre of an israeli military operation until two weeks ago. the world health organization has previously said bodies were being buried within hospitals under israeli siege, but palestinians have accused israeli forces of killing some of the victims. israel accuses hamas of using medical facilities in gaza as command centres. here's our middle east correspondent, yolande knell, with more. major general aharon haliva is the most senior israeli official we have had so far to step down from his role in connection with the failings that led to the october seven attacks by hamas that really shocked israel and shocked the rest of the

world. he did come out in the week after those attacks and say he publicly accepted responsibility, his share of the blame. but it has taken until now, six months of a war raging on in gaza for him to hand in his resignation letter. he has said the intelligence division under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with, i carry that black day with me ever since. and really the major general�*s announcement sets the stage for possibly more resignations from top security officials in the country, it will put pressure on some in the political echelons as well where responsibility hasn't really been taken for other failings that may have contributed to the 7th of october attacks. all of this comes as fighting continues in gaza. the focus over the past couple of days has been very much on what has been happening in khan younis in the

south after israeli ground forces pulled out of that city which is seen as a hamas stronghold earlier this month. local people had been going back trying to find out what happened to about 2000 palestinians who were missing and presumed dead and buried under the rubble. in the grounds of the nasser hospital they have found another mass grave in the past day with dozens of bodies in it and there has been a process going on to try and identify those. this brings close to 200 the total number of bodies that have been found in the grounds of the hospital. that’s the grounds of the hospital. that's our middle east _ the grounds of the hospital. that's our middle east correspondent - our middle east correspondent yolande knell. we will have more on that breaking news story about the resignation of the head of israeli military intelligence a little late in the programme. but for the moment let's shift to another top story, the uk government says it is determined that its bill to allow some asylum seekers to be sent to rwanda should face no further delays.

it says members of both the upper and lower chambers of parliament will have to keep voting until it's approved. the government hopes the policy will stop people trying to make the dangerous english channel crossing on small boats. so far this year, more than 6,000 migrants have made the journey. the prime minister will hold a press conference shortly. there you can see live pictures from number 10 downing st. he's been talking about the fact that he is determined to get it done so it will be interesting to see what he has to say. like i say, in about 25 minutes or so. say. like i say, in about 25 minutes orso. our say. like i say, in about 25 minutes or so. our political correspondent harry farley has been explaining more about the so—called ping—pong expected to take place in parliament over the coming hours. it's been more than four months since _ it's been more than four months since this— it's been more than four months since this bill first came to parliament. what has happened now is the house _ parliament. what has happened now is the house of lords have tabled some amendments, some changes, some suggested _ amendments, some changes, some suggested rewording of the bill. it has gone — suggested rewording of the bill. it has gone back to the house of commons. mps are expected to

overturn, — commons. mps are expected to overturn, get rid of those changes this afternoon and send it back to the lords — this afternoon and send it back to the lords. from what i'm hearing from _ the lords. from what i'm hearing from speaking to people in the house of lords, _ from speaking to people in the house of lords, particularly opposition peers. — of lords, particularly opposition peers, labour peers in the house of lords, _ peers, labour peers in the house of lords, they— peers, labour peers in the house of lords, they are in no mood to back down _ lords, they are in no mood to back down and — lords, they are in no mood to back down and they will reinsert their suggested changes. they want to see some sort— suggested changes. they want to see some sort of compromise on what they want to— some sort of compromise on what they want to see _ some sort of compromise on what they want to see on their suggested changes — want to see on their suggested changes. it will then bounce between the house _ changes. it will then bounce between the house of commons and house of lords, _ the house of commons and house of lords, it— the house of commons and house of lords, it is_ the house of commons and house of lords, it is called ping—pong, so it will ping _ lords, it is called ping—pong, so it will ping and pong between the two houses _ will ping and pong between the two houses basically until the house of lords _ houses basically until the house of lords backs down and it largely depends— lords backs down and it largely depends on a group of what are called _ depends on a group of what are called crossbench or independent peers _ called crossbench or independent peers in — called crossbench or independent peers in the house of lords as to when _ peers in the house of lords as to when or— peers in the house of lords as to when or how long they are prepared to keep _ when or how long they are prepared to keep it— when or how long they are prepared to keep it going when at some point they will— to keep it going when at some point they will give up and we are expecting a late night in westminster tonight. the prime minister— westminster tonight. the prime minister saying he wants to get it done _ minister saying he wants to get it done today. he has previously urged the house _ done today. he has previously urged the house of lords, in his words, not to— the house of lords, in his words, not to frustrate the will of the pe0pte~ — not to frustrate the will of the pe0pte~ i _ not to frustrate the will of the people. i think it's worth saying obviously— people. i think it's worth saying obviously there is opposition from labour_ obviously there is opposition from labour peers in the house of lords.

there _ labour peers in the house of lords. there are _ labour peers in the house of lords. there are serious concerns from those _ there are serious concerns from those independent crossbench peers and also _ those independent crossbench peers and also some conservatives as well in house _ and also some conservatives as well in house of— and also some conservatives as well in house of lords, some fears that this bill_ in house of lords, some fears that this bill obviously seeking to address— this bill obviously seeking to address the concerns the supreme court _ address the concerns the supreme court made when they ruled this government policy to send some asylum _ government policy to send some asylum seekers arriving illegally here in — asylum seekers arriving illegally here in the uk to rwanda, supreme court _ here in the uk to rwanda, supreme court ruled — here in the uk to rwanda, supreme court ruled that was unlawful last year and — court ruled that was unlawful last year and that's what this bill is trying — year and that's what this bill is trying to— year and that's what this bill is trying to address, trying to say rwanda — trying to address, trying to say rwanda is _ trying to address, trying to say rwanda is safe and trying to block further _ rwanda is safe and trying to block further legal challenges. i think what _ further legal challenges. i think what we — further legal challenges. i think what we don't know still at this stage _ what we don't know still at this stage is— what we don't know still at this stage is exactly how many people will be _ stage is exactly how many people will be sent to rwanda, when that will be sent to rwanda, when that will happen after the bill is passed, _ will happen after the bill is passed, will it be a matter of weeks or months. — passed, will it be a matter of weeks or months, and also how many flights will be _ or months, and also how many flights will be able _ or months, and also how many flights will be able to get off before obviously the general election that we expect in the uk at some point later we expect in the uk at some point tater this — we expect in the uk at some point later this year. we expect in the uk at some point later this year-— later this year. that is our political — later this year. that is our political correspondent. later this year. that is our i political correspondent harry farley. our africa correspondent barbara plett usher gave me this update from the rwandan capital, kigali.

the government has largely stood back and watched all the legal and political wrangling in the uk over this controversial plan, but in the meantime it has maintained a ready position throughout. so, for example, the hostel where the migrants would land has been prepared to receive them now for nearly two years. this is where they would make their applications for asylum here. and even if those are rejected they will still have the right to stay with residence permits. that was a decision taken in response to concerns of the british supreme court that there was a risk that they could deported back to the countries from which they had fled. and it does require changes in rwandan law which are working its way through the system now along with other measures in order to be compliant with the supreme court's concerns and with the treaty that rwanda has since signed with the uk. the government here has strongly objected to the country being called unsafe. it says, in fact, rwanda has a very good safety record. and when it comes to crime

that is certainly true. but this whole process has thrown an unwelcome spotlight on the government's human rights record with many allegations that it suppresses dissent. the uk authorities have acknowledged that there are some restrictions on the freedom of expression and freedom of assembly here, but what they say is that it is unlikely that migrants relocated here would be treated badly. that was barbara plett usher reporting from the rwandan k carly. let's return to our top story. the head of the israeli military intelligence aharon haliva has resigned, the first senior israeli official to step down over the hamas assault in october. aharon haliva accepted responsibility for security failings which allow the attacks to take place. 1200 people were killed and hundreds more were taken hostage by hamas and allied groups. let's speak to megan sutcliffe from

sibylline. thank you forjoining us. i wasjust reading sibylline. thank you forjoining us. i was just reading the comments in the resignation letter. they are really quite strong. if you take us through it. he has written the intelligence directorate under my command didn't live up to the task we were entrusted with, i carry that black day with me ever since, day after day, night after night. strong words and a first resignation and following the october seven attack. absolutely. this is a very senior resignation that has taken place, and of course reflects increasing public pressure on the government but also the military to take responsibility for the failures that allow these attacks to take place and take action in replacing... allowed those to take place under their watch. allowed those to take place under their watch-— their watch. sorry, your line is breakin: their watch. sorry, your line is breaking op — their watch. sorry, your line is breaking up a _ their watch. sorry, your line is breaking up a bit, _ their watch. sorry, your line is breaking up a bit, megan. - their watch. sorry, your line is breaking up a bit, megan. we| their watch. sorry, your line is - breaking up a bit, megan. we will persevere a little bit because i would like to hear what you have to say if at all possible. just take us through what has been admitted in

terms of the security failings on october the 7th. 50. terms of the security failings on october the 7th.— terms of the security failings on october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in — october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in his _ october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in his letter— october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in his letter this - october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in his letter this was - october the 7th. so, aharon haliva admitted in his letter this was an l admitted in his letter this was an organisationalfailure, that admitted in his letter this was an organisational failure, that this was something that he oversaw and that it was a lack of intelligence gathering, but also interpretation that allowed these attacks to take place. that allowed these attacks to take lace. �* that allowed these attacks to take lace,�* ,, . place. and specifically? specifically _ place. and specifically? specifically he - place. and specifically? specifically he has - place. and specifically? specifically he has said | place. and specifically? - specifically he has said there was oversight in terms of understanding the particular attempts or efforts to set up these attacks, that signals that they may be taking place were ignored or not interpreted correctly, and that therefore that allowed it to take place. therefore that allowed it to take lace. ~ , ., ,, ~' therefore that allowed it to take lace. ~ , ., i. ,, .,, place. why do you think there has been such a _ place. why do you think there has been such a delay _ place. why do you think there has been such a delay in _ place. why do you think there has been such a delay in terms - place. why do you think there has been such a delay in terms of - place. why do you think there has been such a delay in terms of his| been such a delay in terms of his resignation? because there have been because, having there, in the months “p because, having there, in the months up until now, for somebody to take responsibility for the failures on october seven. you'll absolutely and haliva admitted responsibility for the attacks and said he carried with

him in the days following the attacks. however, his resignation has only come now. this likely reflects the greater visibility of his resignation and indeed replacement at this point in time. originally when we go back to the 7th of october, the idf was going to launch a large—scale ground operations into gaza and those required incredible intelligence collection needs, and therefore didn't make sense from a human resources perspective for haliva to remain in place. however, now that we are seeing the shift into more targeted operations in gaza, less of these large—scale territorial operations we saw in the early days in november or december and that becomes more feasible now. it is now more possible to find out put in his replacement as we see this operational shift. replacement as we see this operationalshift. i replacement as we see this operational shift. i suppose that's the question, isn't it? how does this leave the idf militarily? how much of a loss is this for them? obviously any loss of a senior commander is going to have

implications for leadership and morale within the organisation. however, given the structure of the idf and the fact it is structured to withstand resignations, or indeed retirements at this level, i'd be very surprised if there was a significant impact on operations in gaza, or indeed in any of the other areas where the military intelligence unit operates. the ma'or intelligence unit operates. the major general _ intelligence unit operates. the major general is honestly a very senior member of the israeli military, the head of the military intelligence. would you expect any further resignations? that intelligence. would you expect any further resignations?— further resignations? at present i would not expect _ further resignations? at present i would not expect any _ further resignations? at present i would not expect any further- would not expect any further resignations given the significance of this particular resignation and given the fact that we still have operations going on in gaza and hamas leadership resignation would not be in the idf�*s favour at the moment. we also have rising tensions in the west bank and continued clashes on the israel— lebanon border. however, in the long term pressure will likely remain high on idf leadership to investigate its failures and for resignations to be submitted by individuals who are

seen at being at fault or should take responsibility for what led to the attack but i would not be surprised if we were to see a sustained political pressure on members of the government to also resign, given that haliva has now resigned himself.— resign, given that haliva has now resigned himself. megan sutcliffe from sibylline, _ resigned himself. megan sutcliffe from sibylline, thank _ resigned himself. megan sutcliffe from sibylline, thank you. - resigned himself. megan sutcliffe from sibylline, thank you. now i resigned himself. megan sutcliffe from sibylline, thank you. now to ukraine. president zelensky says the $61 billion military aid package approved by american lawmakers will give his country a chance of victory in its war against russia. in an interview on american television — he said more weapons would help kyiv retake the initiative — especially long—range missiles. ukrainian forces have been coming under increasing pressure recently in the east of the country — and there have been concerns in the west about russian advances — including the seizure of the strategic town of avdiivka back in february. james waterhouse has the latest from kyiv. a production line waiting

for a presidential sign—off. freshly made artillery shells in this factory in pennsylvania, usa — now almost certain to make their way to a ukrainian battlefield, where there are holes instead of rounds. after america threw its weight back behind ukraine the message here is "you make it, we'll use it." near kupiansk in the north—east it is the russians who are edging closer. translation: it's better now- if we let them attack and we defend but when we get the shells, drones, and whatever else in this package, we can turn things around. it's hoped this us aid will save ukrainian lives and cities like kyiv but it has been a painful wait. translation: our guys need help because they have - nothing to protect us. we always need help because without it, our enemy can

advance further and can be in the centre of our city. of course it is not too late. in any case, it is needed, and whether it would be later or earlier, in any case it will help. there has been a constant flow of diplomats through kyiv as they have tried to pave the way for this bill to be passed. "better late than never" is the reaction we are hearing this weekend. never would have meant almost certain defeat for ukraine. however, late still means it'll be difficult for kyiv to change momentum on the battlefield straight away. translation: this aid - will strengthen ukraine and send the kremlin a powerful signal that it will not be the second afghanistan. the united states will stay with ukraine and it will protect democracy in the world. this is a show of leadership and strength. while the west has wavered, russia has stayed committed to its invasion. ukraine needs to make america's

return count to keep moscow and western doubt at bay. james waterhouse, bbc news, kyiv. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news.

you're watching bbc news. the metropolitan police has apologised to baroness doreen lawrence after breaking a promise to answer questions raised by a bbc investigation into the murder of her son stephen. the 18—year—old was stabbed to death in a racist attack by a group of young white men 31 years ago today in south london. years ago today in south london. two of the original five suspects were convicted of murder in 2012, but the met�*s disastrous handling of the case means no—one else has been brought to justice. in an exclusive bbc interview, baroness lawrence says the murder investigation should now be reopened. daniel de simone reports.

the racist murder of stephen lawrence took place 31 years ago today at a south london bus stop. two of the original five prime suspects were convicted almost 20 years after the murder. but the met�*s disastrous handling of the case means no—one else has been brought to justice. last year, the bbc publicly identified a sixth suspect — matthew white, who died in 2021 — and revealed multiple failures by the met to properly investigate him. now, stephen's mother, baroness doreen lawrence, gives her first interview about the new evidence and the met�*s response. we knew there was five, possibly six. now we know that there were six. and the one that's just passed away, he's probably the key one who probably caused stephen's murder and they did nothing about it.

if it wasn't for you doing all that investigation, we would not have known about him in detail as we do now. we showed not everything possible was done before the murder investigation was closed four years ago. baroness lawrence now has a personal message for the met commissioner, sir mark rowley. there's still lines of inquiries for them to follow up on. there's still three suspects out there, and i'm sure there's witnesses that probably could help them, if they're interested. so i think that's what i'd like to see him do — is to instruct his team to follow up on the information, whatever is out there. because if you don't go and look, you're never going to find anything. the officer now responsible for the case, deputy assistant commissioner matt ward, promised baroness lawrence answers last year about the met�*s handling of the sixth suspect, but failed to provide them. he wrote to her injanuary to say he's ashamed and regretful, and then went silent.

last week, her lawyer wrote to the met commissioner himself to complain. now, in a statement to the bbc, sir mark says: she says she won't settle for the met�*s failures. i don't think any mother would want to do that. and i'm no different. i think all mothers will want to make sure that they're there to support their child if something happened. it's to hold those accountable for what happened to that person. i'm from the bbc. bleep. three prime suspects, including brothers neil and jamie acourt, remain free. they've always denied murder. were you there when stephen lawrence was attacked? - so would you like to see the investigation reopened? definitely so.

she says the outstanding suspects are cheating justice. they're living their lives. they don't have to worry because the police have no intention of following up and seeking to investigate them. and they continue to get away with murder. daniel de simone, bbc news. just a reminder that we are awaiting a press conference at 10:30am from our prime minister rishi sunak on the rwanda bill which is ping—pong in between the upper chambers of the house of commons today so we will bring you that as and when we get it. let's get some of the day's other news now. about 250,000 people have taken part in anti—government protests in cities across colombia. they were demonstrating against president gustavo petro's reforms, which include nationalising the health service. they are also angry that violence has continued, despite peace talks with guerrilla groups. the usjournalist, terry anderson,

who was held hostage for nearly seven years during lebanon's civil war, has died at his home in new york. he was 76. he spent much of his time in detention — in solitary confinement — chained and blindfolded. an australian woman charged with murdering three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning case has appeared in court. erin patterson gained international attention after three members of her ex—husband's family fell ill and died within a week of eating a beef wellington she made injuly 2023. she has previously denied the allegations. the case has been adjourned until next month. in china, 3 people have died and 11 others are missing after days of heavy rain caused flooding in the south of the country. tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. landslides have hit several villages in guangdong provice, blocking roads. weather forecasters say the situation's "grim". the area is prone to flooding, but state media report that water levels are at their highest for half a century.

officials in guangdong described the water levels as grim. they have been monitoring them for days. there are two problems here. first are days and days of heavy rain, coupled with what have been localised storms. now, these storms have been so fierce that even heavy hail, hail big enough to go through windscreens, has been falling from the sky. there have even been reports of some tornadoes. now, they have been monitoring these water levels and there were fears of a once—in—a—half—century flooding event as those water levels began to rise. quietly flowing rivers turned into torrential rivers which raised those water levels, risking tens of thousands of homes. they have evacuated around 60,000 people. they have taken them to safety. but it does seem that the worst has passed for now. water levels are beginning to recede.

officials are a little less worried for now, especially as the rain is also beginning to ease. but now the clean—up begins. around 38 homes have been washed away. more have been damaged. there are certainly worries of landslides. there have been a number of landslides already which have blocked roads and highways which is making it difficult to get those rescue teams to where they may be needed. they are still searching for those 11 people who are missing. laura bicker reporting. just before we have a little break... it's what fans have really, really wanted to see. all five members of the spice girls have reunited, just perhaps not as you'd expect. they came together to celebrate victoria beckham's 50th birthday in london. # stop right now, thank you very much # i need somebody with a human touch still got it, partying like it was

1997. and victoria's husband david beckham was there to capture the moment, and have a sing—along too. well done, girls. do stay with us on bbc news. there's plenty more to come. you're watching bbc news. it's another big day for the government's plan to send some asylum seekers to rwanda. after last week's back and forth between the house of commons and house of lords of the prime minister says he is determined that the bill should pass. he has told members of both the upper chambers of parliament that they will have to keep voting until it does. we are expecting the prime minister to deliver a press conference shortly talking about the rwanda situation, and other issues. this morning he has chaired a meeting of the illegal migration operations committee.

we will keep an eye on what is happening in downing street where the prime minister will take to the podium shortly to hold a press conference on the government's rwanda bill. in the meantime, let's take a closer look at the controversial policy and the stakes. so far this year, more than 6,000 migrants have made the journey across the channel. under the policy, anyone "entering the uk illegally", could be sent to rwanda, with no limit on numbers. the government hopes the policy will stop people trying to make the dangerous english channel crossing on small boats. the plan has been strongly criticised by human rights groups and the uk supreme court ruled the policy was unlawful. let's speak to our political correspondent harry farley. what can we expect to hear from the prime minister this morning? rishi sunak has previously _ prime minister this morning? ii si sunak has previously urged prime minister this morning? i1 si sunak has previously urged the prime minister this morning? i si sunak has previously urged the house of lords to pass this bill. he has told them not to frustrate the will of the people, in his words, and get

on and pass the bill. i think we can expect a similar message from him this morning. the deputy foreign secretary andrew mitchell was out and about giving tv and radio interviews this morning. he accused the house of lords of being patronising in their debate about rwanda, and indeed he has even accuse them of their debates of having a hint of racism. so i think there is some strong words there from the deputy foreign secretary andrew mitchell. it will be interesting to see where they rishi sunak repeats those allegations. but i think we can certainly expect him to call on the house of lords to push through this bill, to accept the government's bill. obviously the house of lords, from their perspective, they have tabled a number of changes. we are down to the last two amendments the house of lords want to see. one addressing those who have worked with uk forces overseas, particularly afghans who helped british troops in

afghanistan, labour peer des browne, lord browne, wanting to see anyone who has helped the uk forces overseas exempt from being sent to rwanda. i've spoken to labour sources in the lords last night. they say they are willing to accept a compromise on that if the government is willing to offer a concession. however, the government seemingly in no mood to compromise on that. it will be interesting to see how long that bounces between the house of commons and house of lords this afternoon. the other amendment is around an independent monitoring committee to assess on an ongoing basis whether rwanda is safe to receive asylum seekers from the uk. the government says both those amendments are not necessary and that there are already sufficient safeguards within the bill as it stands, and it certainly seems like they are not willing to compromise. we can expect rishi sunak to argue against that. the other thing that will be interesting to keep an eye out for is whether we get any more details about the timings of any

flights, the numbers on those flights, the numbers on those flights after this bill does pass and get royal assent. as you say, he's been sharing that operational committee this morning and it will be interesting to see whether he is able to give any operational details coming out of that meeting as to how, whether and how many asylum seekers will be sent and when that will happen. seekers will be sent and when that will happen-— will happen. harry, a lot has been said about — will happen. harry, a lot has been said about the _ will happen. harry, a lot has been said about the ping-ponging - will happen. harry, a lot has been . said about the ping-ponging between said about the ping—ponging between the house of commons and house of lords. talk to the mechanics of that and also what it means constitutionally in terms of how this will end?— this will end? the commons is exected this will end? the commons is exnected to — this will end? the commons is expected to reject _ this will end? the commons is expected to reject those - this will end? the commons is expected to reject those two i expected to reject those two amendments, those two expected to reject those two amendments, those two changes expected to reject those two amendments, those two changes of expected to reject those two amendments, those two changes of the house of lords attached to the bill and we are expecting them to reject or reject those two changes in the bill will go to the house of lords

and we are expecting labour to reinsert their change and possibly the crossbench amendment on the monitoring committee as well to reinsert the change as well. and if those two votes are passed in the house of lords goes back then to have another stay and we are expecting and rejected anything what will be interesting is how many times the lords are willing to push this and how many times the lords will insist on getting those changes attached. ultimately though, sources in the house of lords admit that in the house of lords they will have to give way and those amendments will be defeated. the question is when that will take place, how late are sitting away in four in westminster tonight and how many times they're willing to push a on this. star; willing to push a on this. stay with this as i willing to push a on this. stay with this as i just _ willing to push a on this. stay with this as i just want _ willing to push a on this. stay with this as i just want to _ willing to push a on this. stay with this as i just want to show - willing to push a on this. stay with this as i just want to show viewers j this as i just want to show viewers an interview with the bbc had with the former home secretary who has

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