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middle east. and we will continue to work to avoid wider conflict in the region but we will take all necessary actions to defend the united states, our interests and our people. and we will respond when we choose, where we choose and how we choose, where we choose and how we choose. now, that's what everyone here is focused on. and did my first week back in the pentagon, i did want to address my recent hospital stay and some of the issues around it. i'm recovering well but, she can see, i am still recovering. still having some leg pain and doing physical therapy to get past it. i am gleefully grateful to my doctors in nursing staff that treated me —— i am deeply grateful. i very much appreciate all the good wishes. but i want to be crystal clear. we did not handle this right and i did not handle this right. i should have told the president about my cancer diagnosis. i should told the president about my cancer diagnosis. ishould have told the president about my cancer diagnosis. i should have a
middle east. and we will continue to work to avoid wider conflict in the region but we will take all necessary actions to defend the united states, our interests and our people. and we will respond when we choose, where we choose and how we choose, where we choose and how we choose. now, that's what everyone here is focused on. and did my first week back in the pentagon, i did want to address my recent hospital stay and some of the issues around it. i'm recovering well but, she can see, i am...
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i you can attach to what's going on in the middle east?— the middle east? i think ukraine must be at _ the middle east? i think ukraine must be at the _ the middle east? i think ukraine must be at the top _ the middle east? i think ukraine must be at the top of _ the middle east? i think ukraine must be at the top of mr- the middle east? i think ukraine i must be at the top of mr stoltenberg mind. it is a relative success story for nato, coming on the back of their humiliating defeat in afghanistan where the taliban returned to power after two decades. suddenly, months later, the full—scale invasion of ukraine. not only did the ukrainians stand up and fight and they defied the russian military might in a way nobody expected and then the nato military alliance came together as never before and it held for so long and the ukrainians kept making this startling progress, a military fairy tale against the russian military. but where the situation is now both on the ground and politically with there being voices in europe saying, hungary and slovakia, saying we
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fears of a major escalation of the conflict in the middle east. iran doesn'tjust pose a threat to israel, it poses a threat to the entire middle east. g7 countries "unanimously" condemn the iranian attack and call on both sides "to exercise restraint". the us warns it doesn't want the crisis to escalate into a wider war but says it's up to israel how to respond. this is the scene live injerusalem, where israel's war cabinet has been meeting today to discuss a response. hello and welcome, i'm samantha simmonds. we start with the latest developments from the middle east — we continue our coverage of the iranian attack on israel. israel says the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by iran have been intercepted. the attacks marked the first time iran has targeted israel directly from its own soil. the israeli war cabinet has been meeting to discuss its response to the attack. a senior minister, benny gantz, said israel would exact a price from iran in its own time and fashion. the defence minister, yoav gallant, said the conf
fears of a major escalation of the conflict in the middle east. iran doesn'tjust pose a threat to israel, it poses a threat to the entire middle east. g7 countries "unanimously" condemn the iranian attack and call on both sides "to exercise restraint". the us warns it doesn't want the crisis to escalate into a wider war but says it's up to israel how to respond. this is the scene live injerusalem, where israel's war cabinet has been meeting today to discuss a response. hello...
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middle east. a move towards a bigger piece in the middle east-— middle east. what was going on at the time was _ middle east. what was going on at the time was that _ middle east. what was going on at the time was that there _ middle east. what was going on at the time was that there was - middle east. what was going on at the time was that there was this . middle east. what was going on at. the time was that there was this big negotiation going on between the americans, the saudis and the israelis. essentially the deal was going to be, it was leaked in the papers, from some administration in washington that there would be recognition of israel by the saudis, saudi arabia is so important, the arab will follow suit. in return they would get almost a nato defence deal with the americans. a lot of palestinians were saying, hang on, what about us? if you talk to the saudis the saudis say those leaks were nonsense. the palestinians were always front and centre for us in this. that was not how it was
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east, we'lljust have escalating in the middle east, we'll just have to escalating in the middle east, we'lljust have to wait and see. we'll 'ust have to wait and see. . ., , ., we'll 'ust have to wait and see. , ., ., ., see. of course, a lot of diplomatic _ see. of course, a lot ofj diplomatic negotiations see. of course, a lot of- diplomatic negotiations taking place, involving other countries. can you just talk us through what other nations are involved in all these discussions and negotiations? 0h, very much so. we have the united kingdom of course as well as the united states, and other countries in the region as well. all piling in on this, all seeking, really, to avoid an escalation, and of course that was the message and hammered home today as well from the g7 leaders who met remotely and also warned of the dangers of escalation following this recent situation there. david willis, thank you so much for the update and of course a lot more on our website, so do check that out as well. iran may have appeared to try and overwhelm israel's air defences with multiple waves of drone
east, we'lljust have escalating in the middle east, we'll just have to escalating in the middle east, we'lljust have to wait and see. we'll 'ust have to wait and see. . ., , ., we'll 'ust have to wait and see. , ., ., ., see. of course, a lot of diplomatic _ see. of course, a lot ofj diplomatic negotiations see. of course, a lot of- diplomatic negotiations taking place, involving other countries. can you just talk us through what other nations are involved in all these discussions and...
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l iranians will also attack us troops in the middle east.— in the middle east. i don't know if ou can in the middle east. i don't know if you can add _ in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to — in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports _ in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports that - in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports that there | you can add to reports that there have been sirens sounded near the border, the israeli lebanon border in an israeli kibbutz. can you tell us more or confirm it or deny it, what do you know? l us more or confirm it or deny it, what do you know?— us more or confirm it or deny it, what do you know? i can confirm that sirens have — what do you know? i can confirm that sirens have indeed _ what do you know? i can confirm that sirens have indeed been _ what do you know? i can confirm that sirens have indeed been sounded. . what do you know? i can confirm that| sirens have indeed been sounded. but for those who have missed bbc coverage of the last six months, that u
l iranians will also attack us troops in the middle east.— in the middle east. i don't know if ou can in the middle east. i don't know if you can add _ in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to — in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports _ in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports that - in the middle east. i don't know if you can add to reports that there | you can add to reports that there have been sirens sounded near the border, the israeli...
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others in the middle east. others in the middle east. others in the middle east and beyond say that they do. in yemen, the houthis re—enacted the hamas attacks on israel that started the war. they get their weapons from iran. the last latest airstrikes in iraq and syria aimed at forcing iran to rein in its proxies and allies. in yemen, the houthis celebrating hamas hostagetaking have said that their attacks. when the war in gaza does. in gaza, most people don't get the chance to queue for food. people don't get the chance to queue forfood. aid people don't get the chance to queue for food. aid workers told me that even the 45 day ceasefire currently being talked about might not be long enough to tackle gaza's huge humanitarian crisis. but all sides need a ceasefire. a pause oran sides need a ceasefire. a pause or an end to the killing might stop the wider middle east war escalating. palestinian civilians in the ruins of gaza need some hope, and so do the families of the israeli hostages held by hamas. their pictures are everywhere in t
others in the middle east. others in the middle east. others in the middle east and beyond say that they do. in yemen, the houthis re—enacted the hamas attacks on israel that started the war. they get their weapons from iran. the last latest airstrikes in iraq and syria aimed at forcing iran to rein in its proxies and allies. in yemen, the houthis celebrating hamas hostagetaking have said that their attacks. when the war in gaza does. in gaza, most people don't get the chance to queue for...
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— what is in it for ukraine and the middle east? there is about $48 billion _ the middle east? there is about 348 billion for— the middle east? there is about $48 billion for ukraine - the middle east? there is about $48 billion for ukraine which, . $48 billion for ukraine which, from my understanding, that will hold them over until the election, and don't forget israel. there is $10 million for israel. many people are looking at the broader options for this. this has been negotiated before. there is some money that is going to go to border control so they can mmp to border control so they can ramp up security along the parameters, but also everyone wants to know about how many entries are going to be allowed before you can shut the water down, and that was kind of the big issue that was kind of floating around for a week, and those numbers, about 4000 on a daily basis up to a week, the dhs has the right to shut the water down or close the border. and then 5000 migrants come over daily over a week's time they can basically shut the water down for a longer period of time. ~ .
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middle east. ., ,, , l l, middle east. thank you very much for “oinini us. in the past hour, president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen has called for de—escalation. all sides should refrain from escalation in that region. we have seen the massive attack with drones and missiles, about 300, by iran on israel. it is absolutely necessary that the region stays stable and that the region stays stable and that all sides refrain from further action. ., l l, that all sides refrain from further action. ., , , l, ,, l, l, action. now we can speak to our middle east _ action. now we can speak to our middle east correspondent - action. now we can speak to our i middle east correspondent yolande knell. give us an idea of what the reaction has been in israel to all of this? ~ , l, l, of this? well, first of all, israel's — of this? well, first of all, israel's military - of this? well, first of all, israel's military has - of this? well, first of all, israel's military has not l of this? well, first of all, - isra
middle east. ., ,, , l l, middle east. thank you very much for “oinini us. in the past hour, president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen has called for de—escalation. all sides should refrain from escalation in that region. we have seen the massive attack with drones and missiles, about 300, by iran on israel. it is absolutely necessary that the region stays stable and that the region stays stable and that all sides refrain from further action. ., l l, that all sides refrain...
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an extraordinary sensitive moment in the middle east and we havejust sensitive moment in the middle east and we have just heard in the last hour our first reaction from israel, from a member of the war cabinet. his quote, we will exact a price from iran in the fashion and timing thatis from iran in the fashion and timing that is right for us. we will exact a price from iran in the fashion and timing that is right for us. we are keeping an eye on that meeting of the israeli war cabinet too on the g7 meeting that is due and also united nation's security council. global diplomacy on its way right now. first let's look at what happened overnight. sirens wail. these are the skies above israel, some 300 drones and missiles launched at israel and israel says 99% were intercepted and shot down. next let's go tojordan, because they were only shot down over the skies of israel. jordan, the us and uk also helped shoot them down. let's go to damascus, the syrian skies. similar pictures again. as to the damage done in israel, they say there was no deaths and a military base was hit with minor damage
an extraordinary sensitive moment in the middle east and we havejust sensitive moment in the middle east and we have just heard in the last hour our first reaction from israel, from a member of the war cabinet. his quote, we will exact a price from iran in the fashion and timing thatis from iran in the fashion and timing that is right for us. we will exact a price from iran in the fashion and timing that is right for us. we are keeping an eye on that meeting of the israeli war cabinet too on...
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{iii around the middle east as well. of course. turkey around the middle east as well. oi course. turkey is a major around the middle east as well. iii course. turkey is a major player in many different areas, be it russia, ukraine, the middle east, eastern mediterranean. if you look at the map of the european neighbourhood, middle east, africa, eurasia, turkey is one of the major geopolitical players there and therefore the state of relations with turkey and the west are quite important. in recent years there is an aspect which is defining the turkish relationship, it is improving, it is improving the climate. turkey and the west still have dish differences on many issues but compared to a few years ago now there is much more positive climate. the fact that in turkey you can... the political parties are real and the results are real, it is an important sign of the turkish democracy and another strong... turkish democracy and another stronu... ., ~ turkish democracy and another stronu... . ~ i. turkish democracy and another stronu... . , . turkish democracy and another stronu... .
{iii around the middle east as well. of course. turkey around the middle east as well. oi course. turkey is a major around the middle east as well. iii course. turkey is a major player in many different areas, be it russia, ukraine, the middle east, eastern mediterranean. if you look at the map of the european neighbourhood, middle east, africa, eurasia, turkey is one of the major geopolitical players there and therefore the state of relations with turkey and the west are quite important. in...
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east. focus solely on the context and the middle east-— middle east. really briefly, keir starmer has _ middle east. really briefly, keir starmer has worked _ middle east. really briefly, keir starmer has worked hard - middle east. really briefly, keir starmer has worked hard to - middle east. really briefly, keir. starmer has worked hard to purge middle east. really briefly, keir- starmer has worked hard to purge the party of anti—semitism. how much of a setback do you think this is? like we sa , a setback do you think this is? like we say. we — a setback do you think this is? l age: we say, we expect zero a setback do you think this is? l 12 we say, we expect zero tolerance a setback do you think this is? l «12 we say, we expect zero tolerance on anti—semitism. we have to give credit to keir starmer for the way he has engaged with thejewish community, this is not the labour party that was found to be institutionally anti—semitic under jeremy corbyn. good progress has been made and credit has to be given. been made and credit has to be liven.
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it emphasis and focus is now shifting to the middle east.— to the middle east. it will be quite comlex to the middle east. it will be quite complex because _ to the middle east. it will be quite complex because those _ to the middle east. it will be quite complex because those states - to the middle east. it will be quite l complex because those states which are contributing to the us led military engagement in the region say those who are participating in operation prosperity guardian, themselves may worry they could be seen as easier targets for retaliation by iran, so a number of states will need to be acting now to safeguard their interests, their citizens and so forth. in the broader picture, yes, we have seen a shift in global attention no doubt from ukraine and even from the indo—pacific, as we call it, back to the middle east, which is exactly the middle east, which is exactly the opposite of the dynamic and the flow of attention that american and western officials had been hoping for. i think hopefully what we will see is we are able to pay attention
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or the fact that the middle east is still in absolute turmoil. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, is in finland. she has has called for a de—escalation. we have to do everything possible, that all sides should restrain from the escalation in that region. the escalation in that region. we have seen the massive attack with drones and missiles, about 300, by iran on israel. it is absolutely necessary that the region stays stable let's ta ke let's take you to the g7 meeting. we are hearing from the foreign minister. the goal is de—escalation. we have worked and we will continue to work and to be active to achieve de—escalation throughout the middle east. as far as i am concerned, from this evening i have been in contact with the emphasis of italy and tehran, and the italian embassy in tel aviv. ijust want tehran, and the italian embassy in tel aviv. i just want to say, for the italian journalists, tel aviv. i just want to say, for the italianjournalists, that there are no problems for italian nationals in iran. we h
or the fact that the middle east is still in absolute turmoil. the president of the european commission, ursula von der leyen, is in finland. she has has called for a de—escalation. we have to do everything possible, that all sides should restrain from the escalation in that region. the escalation in that region. we have seen the massive attack with drones and missiles, about 300, by iran on israel. it is absolutely necessary that the region stays stable let's ta ke let's take you to the g7...
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we de-escalate and call the rest of the middle east-— middle east. we talk about the resonse middle east. we talk about the resnonse and _ middle east. we talk about the response and what _ middle east. we talk about the response and what do - middle east. we talk about the response and what do iran - middle east. we talk about the | response and what do iran want middle east. we talk about the - response and what do iran want and what is their in game and pushing and pushing israel constantly over the past six months and israel would sit for many, but is that they want to achieve and.— to achieve and. immediately or loner in to achieve and. immediately or longer in historically _ to achieve and. immediately or longer in historically speaking, | to achieve and. immediately or- longer in historically speaking, the idea that the islamic republic in the lease should not have a jewish state in the heart of it and they would rather that israel was not there and they are very much entrenched enemies of israel and they are acting in support of what's goin
we de-escalate and call the rest of the middle east-— middle east. we talk about the resonse middle east. we talk about the resnonse and _ middle east. we talk about the response and what _ middle east. we talk about the response and what do - middle east. we talk about the response and what do iran - middle east. we talk about the | response and what do iran want middle east. we talk about the - response and what do iran want and what is their in game and pushing and pushing israel...
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live now to our middle east correspondent. hugo bachega, who's in baghdad for us. hello to you. what more can you tell us about these strikes? american officials are saying that the strikes were successful, that the strikes hit the intended targets and that they are still gathering information to assess the damage caused by those strikes and whether any militants have been killed. we know that 85 targets were hit in seven different locations in iraq and syria. those locations along the border of the two countries. these facilities hit, we're talking about military infrastructure, command and control centres, bunkers, record facilities, used by these groups supported by iran but also by the iranians revolutionary guard corps. these american strikes are going to target iranian personnel and interests into those two countries and for those two countries and for those who have been talking about those attacks so it was not really a surprise when they happened last night. i think american officials work not indicating what they were going to do and perhaps this was a reason. presiden
live now to our middle east correspondent. hugo bachega, who's in baghdad for us. hello to you. what more can you tell us about these strikes? american officials are saying that the strikes were successful, that the strikes hit the intended targets and that they are still gathering information to assess the damage caused by those strikes and whether any militants have been killed. we know that 85 targets were hit in seven different locations in iraq and syria. those locations along the border...
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by what is going on in the middle east. by the _ what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist _ what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist islamist? - what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist islamist? no, - what is going on in the middle east. | by the extremist islamist? no, they are hot _ by the extremist islamist? no, they are not. , ., , by the extremist islamist? no, they are not. , ., �*, by the extremist islamist? no, they arenot. , ., k, ., are not. does a sum of 5 live's snow s-ueakin are not. does a sum of 5 live's snow speaking to — are not. does a sum of 5 live's snow speaking to the _ are not. does a sum of 5 live's snow speaking to the bbc's _ are not. does a sum of 5 live's snow speaking to the bbc's chris - speaking to the bbc's chris warburton there. the new definition is part of the government's promised to tackle what it calls on increased threat since the attacks by hamas last october. the idea is to stop individuals or groups to have a platform to spread their views if they are extremist. the concern is that an
by what is going on in the middle east. by the _ what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist _ what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist islamist? - what is going on in the middle east. by the extremist islamist? no, - what is going on in the middle east. | by the extremist islamist? no, they are hot _ by the extremist islamist? no, they are not. , ., , by the extremist islamist? no, they are not. , ., �*, by the extremist islamist? no, they arenot. , ., k, ., are not....
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— looking at the situation in the middle east and especially working on the _ middle east and especially working on the two state solution which is necessary— on the two state solution which is necessary for lasting peace and i'm sure that _ necessary for lasting peace and i'm sure that the us and germany are aligned _ sure that the us and germany are aligned. we sure that the us and germany are alitned. ~ ., sure that the us and germany are alitned. ~ . ., sure that the us and germany are alitned. ~ . . ., aligned. we are, we are. i would like to add _ aligned. we are, we are. i would like to add another— aligned. we are, we are. i would like to add another point. - aligned. we are, we are. i would like to add another point. the i like to add another point. the failure of the us congress, if it occurs, not to support ukraine, is close to criminal neglect. it is outrageous. kissinger was right when he said... europe has not looked over is shoulder and look at russia until now. so much is at stake. thank you all very much. thank you very much. reporters shout questions. president bide
— looking at the situation in the middle east and especially working on the _ middle east and especially working on the two state solution which is necessary— on the two state solution which is necessary for lasting peace and i'm sure that _ necessary for lasting peace and i'm sure that the us and germany are aligned _ sure that the us and germany are aligned. we sure that the us and germany are alitned. ~ ., sure that the us and germany are alitned. ~ . ., sure that the us and germany are...
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yeah. his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies of _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies of the - his other middle east allies? ir—u the middle east allies of the united states has, they have all been consistent and wanting to see an immediate cease—fire and also consist in wanting to see the creation of a palestinian state eventually. that's their condition for support for rebuilding gaza once this war is over, but that's their condition for years now. the problem is you have gotten government in israel that refuses to do two things. one, it is not actually have a clear plan to define what end state they want inside gaza. this is cause for consternation within their own security system because people who are working in the military are really worried that they don't have an answer the question of how does this end. in the second challenge is you've have gotten government in israel that has rejected a state of palest
yeah. his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies of _ his other middle east allies? yeah, the middle east allies of the - his other middle east allies? ir—u the middle east allies of the united states has, they have all been consistent and wanting to see an immediate cease—fire and also consist in wanting to see the creation of a palestinian state eventually....
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in the short term, that is— the middle east. in the short term, that is our— the middle east. in the short term, that is our goal. to see an end to this conflict _ that is our goal. to see an end to this conflict. but our longer term -oal this conflict. but our longer term goal is _ this conflict. but our longer term goal is that we believe there will not be _ goal is that we believe there will not be true security either for israel— not be true security either for israel or— not be true security either for israel or for palestinians without moving — israel or for palestinians without moving towards a two state solution. so we _ moving towards a two state solution. so we have _ moving towards a two state solution. so we have assertive short—term horizon _ so we have assertive short—term horizon in — so we have assertive short—term horizon in wanting to get to a sustainable ceasefire, which we can talk about, — sustainable ceasefire, which we can talk about, and a longer term horizon— talk about, and a longer term horizon on— talk about, and a longer term ho
in the short term, that is— the middle east. in the short term, that is our— the middle east. in the short term, that is our goal. to see an end to this conflict _ that is our goal. to see an end to this conflict. but our longer term -oal this conflict. but our longer term goal is _ this conflict. but our longer term goal is that we believe there will not be _ goal is that we believe there will not be true security either for israel— not be true security either for israel or— not be...
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east institute at the middle east institute at the national university of singapore. thank you so much for your time. the conflict is so complex and there are so many moving parts in the region, can you break down why this is happening and why it happening now?— happening now? there are different — happening now? there are different things _ happening now? there are different things at - happening now? there are different things at the - happening now? there are. different things at the same time and is what we are seeing, both local issues that have not been solved, in yemen, we have a conflict that has been going on since 201a, between the houthi's and government which was supported by saudi arabia. at the same time, you have levin on where you had sent to,000 and six, a situation where was more or less stable which was not sold between hezbollah backed by iran and israel on the other side. —— levin on. when the war in gaza started in october, this triggered all this conflict to escalate. so, iwouldn�*t triggered all this conflict to escalate. so, i wouldn
east institute at the middle east institute at the national university of singapore. thank you so much for your time. the conflict is so complex and there are so many moving parts in the region, can you break down why this is happening and why it happening now?— happening now? there are different — happening now? there are different things _ happening now? there are different things at - happening now? there are different things at the - happening now? there are. different things at the...
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east.— the middle east. let's talk about the _ the middle east. let's talk about the middle - the middle east. let's talk about the middle east - the middle east. let's talk about the middle east we | the middle east. let's talk - about the middle east we know the secretary of state is making another tour of the region, what you think that says what is the signal about how worried the white house might be about being dragged a little bit deeper or further into this conflict? i little bit deeper or further into this conflict?- little bit deeper or further into this conflict? i think the biden administration - into this conflict? i think the biden administration is - into this conflict? i think the biden administration is very | biden administration is very worried about the rest, they recognise that, according to the narrative the israelis were seeking to attack hezbollah after the october seven attacks but us reported that hibbert and conceded —— seceded in convincing them to hold off. the question is no
east.— the middle east. let's talk about the _ the middle east. let's talk about the middle - the middle east. let's talk about the middle east - the middle east. let's talk about the middle east we | the middle east. let's talk - about the middle east we know the secretary of state is making another tour of the region, what you think that says what is the signal about how worried the white house might be about being dragged a little bit deeper or further into this conflict? i little bit...
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more now on developments in the middle east. uk prime minister rishi sunak will make a statement to the house of commons shortly. the statement will be about the iranian attack on israel and how rafjets helped to shoot down some of the drones that were launched against israel. earlier, the foreign secretary lord david cameron confirmed that the uk would "absolutely" consider further sanctions on iran in response to its attack on israel. we will return to the house of commons when rishi sunak begins his statement. we can cross live to westminster to speak to our political correspondent harry farley. i suppose we will get the details of the british involvement but i suppose the basic message to israel of restraint will be underlined in the next few minutes. i of restraint will be underlined in the next few minutes.— of restraint will be underlined in the next few minutes. i think that's exactly right. _ the next few minutes. i think that's exactly right. i _ the next few minutes. i think that's exactly right, i think _ the next
more now on developments in the middle east. uk prime minister rishi sunak will make a statement to the house of commons shortly. the statement will be about the iranian attack on israel and how rafjets helped to shoot down some of the drones that were launched against israel. earlier, the foreign secretary lord david cameron confirmed that the uk would "absolutely" consider further sanctions on iran in response to its attack on israel. we will return to the house of commons when...
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east, and much of the violence and terrorist activity in the middle east. i think the key for israel is to get american support or at least approval to go at it and to address the very sincere, serious topic we have here, iran, and then topic we have here, iran, and then to have a strategy in place where it�*s not only about retaliating for the sake of retaliating, but it�*s retaliating as part of a strategy in order to come in my mind, undermine iran�*s ability to continue to hold his release hostage with their proxy organisations along our borders. let�*s break those things down. you talk about gaining international support, as lyse doucet wasjust saying, the united states says they are committed to helping israel defend itself but... what kind of an irrational support do you think that israel needs to go after iran, as you put it. i israel needs to go after iran, as you put it— you put it. i think that the only thing that's really, _ you put it. i think that the only thing that's really, really - you put it. i think that the only l thing that's
east, and much of the violence and terrorist activity in the middle east. i think the key for israel is to get american support or at least approval to go at it and to address the very sincere, serious topic we have here, iran, and then topic we have here, iran, and then to have a strategy in place where it�*s not only about retaliating for the sake of retaliating, but it�*s retaliating as part of a strategy in order to come in my mind, undermine iran�*s ability to continue to hold his...
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tensions in the middle east are running _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high at _ point. tensions in the middle east are running very high at the - point. tensions in the middle east - are running very high at the moment. do you think the deaths of the president and foreign minister will destabilise or affect relations further? it destabilise or affect relations further? , , ., . further? it depends on which way we move forward- _ further? it depends on which way we move forward. if— further? it depends on which way we move forward. if there _ further? it depends on which way we move forward. if there is _ further? it depends on which way we move forward. if there is a _ move forward. if there is a candidate who is keen to the west and willing and capable to negotiate and willing and capable to negotiate a nuclear deal with the green light of the supreme leader, at the same time, negotiate about th
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tonight, a ban on disposable vapes, tensions in the middle east and a monkey on the lease in scotland. first up, the covenant has announced plans to ban disposable vapes saying they hope it will stop people from vaping at a young age stop new figures show more than 7% of 11—17 —year—olds regularly or occasionally vapes. some even ask other shops to buy vapes for them. he tells them. go in there for me going get this for me. is the money going to get this and i don't want to get banned. there is no official date yet but the government says fruity flavours and bright packaging will be also banned to make it look less appealing to kids. 0nce once the details have been figured out, shops will have six months to take them off their shelves. next up, tensions are growing in the middle east after three american troops were killed injordan in a drone strike on an american base known as tower 22 — shown here on this map. a militant group backed by iran has claimed responsability and presidentjoe biden said they will be consequences. the militant groups backed by iran have launched stri
tonight, a ban on disposable vapes, tensions in the middle east and a monkey on the lease in scotland. first up, the covenant has announced plans to ban disposable vapes saying they hope it will stop people from vaping at a young age stop new figures show more than 7% of 11—17 —year—olds regularly or occasionally vapes. some even ask other shops to buy vapes for them. he tells them. go in there for me going get this for me. is the money going to get this and i don't want to get banned....
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and number three is to push the us out of the middle east. the irony, of course, is that these actions have actually pulled the us back into the middle east, in a way that we were not before this latest crisis. we have a much larger maritime component. we have more aircraft on the ground and in the skies, and we have more defence assets deployed in the greater middle east as well. the conflict can be seen as yet another instance of crisis in the middle east, but take a step back and it can also be understood as being within the broader context of a divided world. this goes way beyond being a regional challenge. this is a global challenge. we're talking about a vital artery of global commerce, a critical maritime choke point. if you recognise that iran has supplied the houthi missiles that are targeting our shipping and iran is supplying weapons to russia to use in ukraine... ..you can't really avoid the conclusion that we're in an era of great power confrontation, where blocs are beginning to face off against each other. and in one camp, you
and number three is to push the us out of the middle east. the irony, of course, is that these actions have actually pulled the us back into the middle east, in a way that we were not before this latest crisis. we have a much larger maritime component. we have more aircraft on the ground and in the skies, and we have more defence assets deployed in the greater middle east as well. the conflict can be seen as yet another instance of crisis in the middle east, but take a step back and it can also...
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and i have a question in the middle east as well. as i said in my 0 enin: middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, _ middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i— middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i apologise - middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i apologise to. opening statement, i apologise to all my colleagues and also the american people that i wasn't as transparent as i probably should have been upfront. is transparent as i probably should have been upfront.— have been upfront. is there any discussion _ have been upfront. is there any discussion right _ have been upfront. is there any discussion right now— have been upfront. is there any discussion right now of - have been upfront. is there any- discussion right now of withdrawing troops _ discussion right now of withdrawing troops from either syria or iraq, especialty— troops from either syria or iraq, especially given what has happened in the _ especially given what has happened in the last— especially given what has happened in the last coup
and i have a question in the middle east as well. as i said in my 0 enin: middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, _ middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i— middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i apologise - middle east as well. as i said in my opening statement, i apologise to. opening statement, i apologise to all my colleagues and also the american people that i wasn't as transparent as i probably should have been upfront. is transparent...
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this and power to bad actors across the middle east-— middle east. this is an election ear and middle east. this is an election year and it _ middle east. this is an election year and it is — middle east. this is an election year and it is a _ middle east. this is an election year and it is a political- middle east. this is an election| year and it is a political climate. so it is likely that whatever the united states did or whatever the current ministration did, there were criticism. that has been true of all administrations in recent history. i suspect there will be some backlash will stop remember, there are a lot of considerations that go into a massive attack like this. you have to be prepared to commit to be targeted, have to keep up the intelligence on the ground and that is a tough task.— is a tough task. good to get your thou . hts is a tough task. good to get your thoughts on _ is a tough task. good to get your thoughts on the _ is a tough task. good to get your thoughts on the story. _ is a tough task. good to get your thoughts on the
this and power to bad actors across the middle east-— middle east. this is an election ear and middle east. this is an election year and it _ middle east. this is an election year and it is — middle east. this is an election year and it is a _ middle east. this is an election year and it is a political- middle east. this is an election| year and it is a political climate. so it is likely that whatever the united states did or whatever the current ministration did, there were criticism. that...
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just inflammation of the situation in the middle east-— middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks _ middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks against - middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks against the - see these attacks against the houthis in yemen from a military perspective and political perspective and political perspective as a separate, a separate thing from the attacks elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes. elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes, the are elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes, they are separate, _ elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes, they are separate, although - elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes they are separate, although the common denominator is that what the us is doing is striking iranian—backed groups. all of these groups, the houthis in yemen and the various militias here are backed by iran and the us and the uk would say they are armed, trained and in some cases, they are directed by iran. so there are two separate areas of operation, if you like, but the common denominator as far as britain and
just inflammation of the situation in the middle east-— middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks _ middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks against - middle east. just briefly, are we to see these attacks against the - see these attacks against the houthis in yemen from a military perspective and political perspective and political perspective as a separate, a separate thing from the attacks elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes. elsewhere in syria, in iraq? yes, the...
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the middle east's most dangerous conflict, dropping its mask. from the ground, israel's air defences rose to meet threats by the dozen, a perilous display. watched from jerusalem. tel aviv. israel's defence minister called it one of the most dramatic nights israel had ever experienced. in iran, the launches were celebrated one after the other on national television. punishment, iran said, for the strike on its consulate in damascus two weeks ago. translation: there is no intention to continue this operation. - but if the zionist regime takes steps against the islamic republic on its soil or against areas linked to us in the region, our next operation will be far greater than this. the attacks were celebrated by iranians outside the british embassy, too, seeing them as punishment for the war in gaza and calling for israel's destruction. iran's government has said it's not seeking to escalate the conflict. tonight, a member of israel's war cabinet said there would be a response. translation: faced with the threat i of iran, we will build a regiona
the middle east's most dangerous conflict, dropping its mask. from the ground, israel's air defences rose to meet threats by the dozen, a perilous display. watched from jerusalem. tel aviv. israel's defence minister called it one of the most dramatic nights israel had ever experienced. in iran, the launches were celebrated one after the other on national television. punishment, iran said, for the strike on its consulate in damascus two weeks ago. translation: there is no intention to continue...
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the situation in the middle east. watch our are proposing?— situation in the middle east. watch our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone _ our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone and _ our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone and the - our are proposing? the focus today | is on the eurozone and the european economy, basically trying to bring down inflation, stabilise the public finances after the shock, really, from covid and the energy prices crisis we have seen over the past year or so. crisis we have seen over the past year orso. it crisis we have seen over the past year or so. it also as you say the foreign policy aspect has been a really important part of this meeting. they started yesterday and will wind up today. they came up with a joint text in which they called for an immediate pause in the fighting which would lead to a lasting ceasefire in the middle east and the hedge of the european council is saying this is the most unanimous they have been in their mission and their wording, that they want to see an end to the fightin
the situation in the middle east. watch our are proposing?— situation in the middle east. watch our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone _ our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone and _ our are proposing? the focus today is on the eurozone and the - our are proposing? the focus today | is on the eurozone and the european economy, basically trying to bring down inflation, stabilise the public finances after the shock, really, from covid and the energy prices crisis we...
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uk prime minister sunak says he is concerned about tensions in the middle east and urged iran to continue to de—escalate tensions there. yes, we are concerned and would urge iran to continue to de—escalate tensions in the region. we absolutely condemn what has happened over the past couple of days. my thoughts are with all of those impacted, those who have lost their lives, their families and those that are injured. we stand resolutely with our allies to bring stability and peace to the region and that is what we will continue to work towards. to discuss all topics related to this story, at 12:30 gmt today we will be holding a live question and answer session with the bbc chief international correspondent lyse doucet, parham ghobadi, correspondent at bbc persian and fawaz gerges, professor of international relations at the london school of economics. they will be here with us to answer your questions live. get in touch using the hashtag #bbcyourquestions — or email yourquestions@bbc.co.uk. iran's foreign minister, hossein amir—abdollahian, was welcomed by his counterpart in pakist
uk prime minister sunak says he is concerned about tensions in the middle east and urged iran to continue to de—escalate tensions there. yes, we are concerned and would urge iran to continue to de—escalate tensions in the region. we absolutely condemn what has happened over the past couple of days. my thoughts are with all of those impacted, those who have lost their lives, their families and those that are injured. we stand resolutely with our allies to bring stability and peace to the...
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others in the middle east and beyond say that they do. in yemen, the houthis re—enacted the hamas attacks on israel that started the war. they get their weapons from iran. the last latest air strikes, like america's in iraq and syria, are aimed at forcing iran to rein in its proxies and allies. in yemen, the houthis celebrating hamas hostage—taking have said that their attacks will stop when the war in gaza does. in gaza, most people don't get the chance to queue for food. aid workers told me that even the 45—day ceasefire currently being talked about might not be long enough to tackle gaza's huge humanitarian crisis. but all sides need a ceasefire. a pause or an end to the killing might stop the wider middle east war escalating. palestinian civilians in the ruins of gaza need some hope, and so do the families of the israeli hostages held by hamas. their pictures are everywhere in the square in tel aviv where they have a 24/7 protest. there is an installation representing the tunnels under gaza where the hostages are held. israelis
others in the middle east and beyond say that they do. in yemen, the houthis re—enacted the hamas attacks on israel that started the war. they get their weapons from iran. the last latest air strikes, like america's in iraq and syria, are aimed at forcing iran to rein in its proxies and allies. in yemen, the houthis celebrating hamas hostage—taking have said that their attacks will stop when the war in gaza does. in gaza, most people don't get the chance to queue for food. aid workers told...
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., ., middle east. that is right. erdogan is held u- middle east. that is right. erdogan is held no to _ middle east. that is right. erdogan is held no to an — middle east. that is right. erdogan is held up to an autocrat _ middle east. that is right. erdogan is held up to an autocrat to - middle east. that is right. erdogan| is held up to an autocrat to emulate his support — is held up to an autocrat to emulate his support for trump and others around _ his support for trump and others around the — his support for trump and others around the world. this was a stunning _ around the world. this was a stunning blow to him. there are two things— stunning blow to him. there are two things that _ stunning blow to him. there are two things thatjumped out stunning blow to him. there are two things that jumped out at me. stunning blow to him. there are two things thatjumped out at me. one, he automatically said after the election— he automatically said after the election results that erdogan would hono
., ., middle east. that is right. erdogan is held u- middle east. that is right. erdogan is held no to _ middle east. that is right. erdogan is held no to an — middle east. that is right. erdogan is held up to an autocrat _ middle east. that is right. erdogan is held up to an autocrat to - middle east. that is right. erdogan| is held up to an autocrat to emulate his support — is held up to an autocrat to emulate his support for trump and others around _ his support for trump and others...
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east.— uncertainty in relation to the middle east. staying with oil, russia has — middle east. staying with oil, russia has overtaken - middle east. staying with oil, russia has overtaken saudi . russia has overtaken saudi arabia as china's top supplier of crude oil. china and india have continued my oil from russia, even after western country but sanchez on moscow —— continued buying oil —— put sanctions. russia has been selling oil at significant discounts. it's not a sky full of stars for the philistines president. ferdinand marcos junior �*s have been criticised for using the presidential copter to get the coldplay concert in a province north of the capital city of manila. filipinos on social media say the use of official resources for personal gain is a miss miss use of taxpayer money. forcing traffic complications had posed a security threat. can you recognise this? that the qr code. the successor of bar codes. his popularity, especially here in asia, has been rising. these jagged squares pack a lot of information an
east.— uncertainty in relation to the middle east. staying with oil, russia has — middle east. staying with oil, russia has overtaken - middle east. staying with oil, russia has overtaken saudi . russia has overtaken saudi arabia as china's top supplier of crude oil. china and india have continued my oil from russia, even after western country but sanchez on moscow —— continued buying oil —— put sanctions. russia has been selling oil at significant discounts. it's not a sky full of...
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they do not want to see this conflict in the middle east escalate. she was asked about rafah and she said that president biden is been consistent about military operations from israel in rafah. as regard to other conversations she did not want to be drawn on those. clearly the watchword is de—escalation for the middle east from the us. around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. we continue with our main story as leaders call for a de—escalation of the situation in the middle east following what is a presumed israeli strike in iran. it's an area which has a facility which includes a number of nuclear facilities and drone production bases for the as i mentioned a second ago, much of the commentary from the west has been for de—escalation. what is your reaction to the relatively muted response from iranian leadership who don't seem to be making a fuss about too much of this incident? ., ., ., , ., incident? your iranians from the very beginning _ incident? your iranians from the very beginning that _ incident? your ir
they do not want to see this conflict in the middle east escalate. she was asked about rafah and she said that president biden is been consistent about military operations from israel in rafah. as regard to other conversations she did not want to be drawn on those. clearly the watchword is de—escalation for the middle east from the us. around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. we continue with our main story as leaders call for a de—escalation of the situation...
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middle east. we have seen cargo ships under attack and also concerns over attacks in the region, so lots of ships have re—routed at a cost for those shipping companies. you also mentioned airlines, we are seeing a lot of re—routing of airlines and companies like fly dubai, one of the airlines that flew into tehran, actually re—routing their planes or cancelling flights today. their planes or cancelling flights toda . ~ ., , ., ., ,, today. when the european and us markets open. — today. when the european and us markets open, what _ today. when the european and us markets open, what effect - today. when the european and us markets open, what effect is i today. when the european and us markets open, what effect is like | today. when the european and us l markets open, what effect is like -- markets open, what effect is like —— is this likely to have in those markets?— is this likely to have in those markets? ~ ., , ,, , markets? we are seeing us futures are down, markets? we are seeing
middle east. we have seen cargo ships under attack and also concerns over attacks in the region, so lots of ships have re—routed at a cost for those shipping companies. you also mentioned airlines, we are seeing a lot of re—routing of airlines and companies like fly dubai, one of the airlines that flew into tehran, actually re—routing their planes or cancelling flights today. their planes or cancelling flights toda . ~ ., , ., ., ,, today. when the european and us markets open. — today....
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east issue and the gaza war, the middle east issue and the gaza war. we _ the middle east issue and the gaza war, we came up with an important decoration — war, we came up with an important decoration with australia and new zealand _ decoration with australia and new zealand because we need to make sure that rafahm _ zealand because we need to make sure that rafah... that there is no ground — that rafah... that there is no ground operation because the civilians — ground operation because the civilians have no place to go. and too many — civilians have no place to go. and too many people have died in this conflict _ too many people have died in this conflict. that is why we need a sustainable ceasefire, before that, we need _ sustainable ceasefire, before that, we need a — sustainable ceasefire, before that, we need a hostage deal. that is why i we need a hostage deal. that is why i had _ we need a hostage deal. that is why i had many— we need a hostage deal. that is why i had many conversations with antony blinken. _ i had many conversations with antony blinken. my— i
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throughout the middle east. 0n outposts throughout the middle east. on 160 occasions. that isn't the outposts throughout the middle east. 0n160 occasions. that isn't the 7th of october. that is a lot. is there a inevitability about this happening, that one will get through and cause a loss of life? it is incredible — and cause a loss of life? it is incredible when _ and cause a loss of life? it 3 incredible when people look and cause a loss of life? it 1 incredible when people look at the numbers because so much is happening right across this region ever since the israel — gaza war erupted on the 7th of october. even though the us within days moved warships into the mediterranean to send a warning to all the many actors that they shouldn't think of enlarging and intensifying this conflict, the reality is fires have been burning on every front, including in iraq and syria. at least 160 attacks on american interests, american bases where american forces are operating and have done for many years in iraq and ha
throughout the middle east. 0n outposts throughout the middle east. on 160 occasions. that isn't the outposts throughout the middle east. 0n160 occasions. that isn't the 7th of october. that is a lot. is there a inevitability about this happening, that one will get through and cause a loss of life? it is incredible — and cause a loss of life? it is incredible when _ and cause a loss of life? it 3 incredible when people look and cause a loss of life? it 1 incredible when people look at the...
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so it's a really fiery start to the new year in the middle east.— in the middle east. what's your assessment of _ in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's _ in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's can - in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's can roll i in the middle east. what's your. assessment of iran's can roll and control over the situation? en hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . ~ . , hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . . ., , hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . . . , ., hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . . . , , houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties _ houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties to _ houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties to what _ houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties to what it _ houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties to what it calls - houthi. iran certainly has a very close ties to what it calls its - close ties to what it calls its proxy militias. right now they are the three h's. hamas, hezbollah, and houthi. fundamentally those organisations take thei
so it's a really fiery start to the new year in the middle east.— in the middle east. what's your assessment of _ in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's _ in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's can - in the middle east. what's your assessment of iran's can roll i in the middle east. what's your. assessment of iran's can roll and control over the situation? en hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . ~ . , hamas, on hezbollah, and on the houthi. . . ., , hamas, on...
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i across the middle east region. there was a _ across the middle east region. there was a sense — across the middle east region. there was a sense of fear that had not been _ was a sense of fear that had not been felt — was a sense of fear that had not been felt in decades. there was this uncertainty — been felt in decades. there was this uncertainty that people are unaware of what _ uncertainty that people are unaware of what the future will bring, if there _ of what the future will bring, if there is— of what the future will bring, if there is constant retaliatory attacks _ there is constant retaliatory attacks back and forth between the two adversaries. as general petraeus said, two adversaries. as general petraeus said. this _ two adversaries. as general petraeus said. this is _ two adversaries. as general petraeus said, this is the first direct attack— said, this is the first direct attack in _ said, this is the first direct attack in decades, you have reported on that, _ attack in decades, you have reported on that, but— attack in decades, you
i across the middle east region. there was a _ across the middle east region. there was a sense — across the middle east region. there was a sense of fear that had not been _ was a sense of fear that had not been felt — was a sense of fear that had not been felt in decades. there was this uncertainty — been felt in decades. there was this uncertainty that people are unaware of what _ uncertainty that people are unaware of what the future will bring, if there _ of what the future will...
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-— middle east. it does seem as israel has decided — middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to _ middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to retaliate, _ middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to retaliate, the - middle east. it does seem as israel| has decided to retaliate, the united states is saying, don't do it. is it a wise choice to go against the wishes of you are absolutely most strategic ally, the ally you could not have intercepted, all of those missiles and drugs without their support? missiles and drugs without their su ort? ,, ., , missiles and drugs without their su--ort? ,, ., , support? the united states has their wa of support? the united states has their way of communicating _ support? the united states has their way of communicating its _ support? the united states has their way of communicating its policies i support? the united states has their way of communicating its policies to | way of communicating its policies to the senior leadership in this coun
-— middle east. it does seem as israel has decided — middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to _ middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to retaliate, _ middle east. it does seem as israel has decided to retaliate, the - middle east. it does seem as israel| has decided to retaliate, the united states is saying, don't do it. is it a wise choice to go against the wishes of you are absolutely most strategic ally, the ally you could not have intercepted, all of those missiles...
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siavash ardalan, thank _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you very _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you very much - change in the middle east. siavash . ardalan, thank you very much indeed. thank you, dan arbel is from the center for israeli studies and former chief of mission at the embassy of israel in washington, dc. —— dan arbell. president biden is now at the white house. he is convening, we understand, some of the meetings taking place in israel. diplomatically, what happens next? i think there are very close consultations, phone conversations taking place right now between senior american officials and senior israeli officials, just like there are with senior british officials and senior french officials. i think there is a discussion right now taking place in tel aviv of the israeli cabinet, security cabinet, and they are looking at different ways to assess this and respond effectively. but they are doing so in coordination with the
siavash ardalan, thank _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you very _ change in the middle east. siavash ardalan, thank you very much - change in the middle east. siavash . ardalan, thank you very much indeed. thank you, dan arbel is from the center for israeli studies and former chief of mission at the embassy of israel in washington, dc. —— dan arbell. president biden is now at the white house. he is convening, we...
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. , a wider conflict in the middle east? ., , ., , ., a wider conflict in the middle east? ., , ., east? that is of course a risk. the history — east? that is of course a risk. the history of— east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran _ east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran tells - east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran tells us - the history of iran tells us since the revolution in 1979 that if you run is threatened with an accidental threat, if there is real pain felt any run like when we sang cover then navy in the 1980s, if there is a real strike that inflicts pain, they backed down. when you think about the supreme leader, his primary impulse is survival. he was the president and stayed in power as the ayatollah. he has been there for almost a0 years. he has done it in the most volatile country, in the most volatile region in the world by being a pragmatist. he wants a survival and that is why he has the forces him keeping him in power. fist forces him keeping him in ower. �* forces him keeping him in ower. ~ , ., power. at t
. , a wider conflict in the middle east? ., , ., , ., a wider conflict in the middle east? ., , ., east? that is of course a risk. the history — east? that is of course a risk. the history of— east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran _ east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran tells - east? that is of course a risk. the history of iran tells us - the history of iran tells us since the revolution in 1979 that if you run is threatened with an accidental threat, if there...
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weakjustice and desperation lead girls to the middle east. but there is a chain of exploitation that begins here. they are lured by agents with false promises of good jobs and salaries. i have been trying to contact agents in malawi for months. finally, we get a break, getting rita's phone number. our undercover reporter tries to contact her to see if she is still operating entirely online. "hello, mama. "a friend gave me your number. "can you help me get ajob in oman?" within 2a hours, rita responds. our undercover reporter sends her the necessary documents, and we wait. i have arranged to meet the sister of one of the girls in oman. stevelia has been a vocal and vital force for her sister, blessings, who left four children without telling them in december 2022. we know she's in trouble. at first, i would just tell them that, "your mummyjust went to blantyre, "she's visiting friends." then the next day, i had to create something else, say, "ah, she's attending a wedding someplace. "she'll be coming soon." the question was always, "how soon a
weakjustice and desperation lead girls to the middle east. but there is a chain of exploitation that begins here. they are lured by agents with false promises of good jobs and salaries. i have been trying to contact agents in malawi for months. finally, we get a break, getting rita's phone number. our undercover reporter tries to contact her to see if she is still operating entirely online. "hello, mama. "a friend gave me your number. "can you help me get ajob in oman?"...
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no one stands to benefit from another war in the middle east. it is vital that the conflict does not spiral out of control and therefore we call on all parties to show restraint. 0ur chief international correspondent, lyse doucet, had this assessment of the attack. it may be unseemly to talk about a win win situation when the region is at its darkest and most dangerous moments. but both sides can now say that they have established deterrence. israel felt it had to respond. lord cameron said, well, do as little as possible so as not to escalate. i think we have to be careful. this may only be the beginning and not the end of israel's response. but israel is not claiming officially it was at work. allows iran to operate in the grey, to have to take that sort of that warning that it sounded so many times that if israel hit hard, it would hit back immediately. now it's saying it was limited. we don't know who did it. so they are claiming victory. israel is claiming victory. and for the moment the tensions have eased, but the hostility is not gone aw
no one stands to benefit from another war in the middle east. it is vital that the conflict does not spiral out of control and therefore we call on all parties to show restraint. 0ur chief international correspondent, lyse doucet, had this assessment of the attack. it may be unseemly to talk about a win win situation when the region is at its darkest and most dangerous moments. but both sides can now say that they have established deterrence. israel felt it had to respond. lord cameron said,...
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east there's opportunity for israel to change course and sunni states to really shape of the middle east in a different way and to stand up against iranian aggression. looking at some of the _ against iranian aggression. looking at some of the pictures _ against iranian aggression. looking at some of the pictures and - against iranian aggression. looking l at some of the pictures and northern israel right nowjust to tell our viewers jonathan, just to israel right nowjust to tell our viewersjonathan, just to come back to you, we will have to see what israel's response and flow response will be. what do you think there could be? will have to wait and see how this fully influenced but do you think we could see a volley of attacks, counterattacks here? yes. think we could see a volley of attacks, counterattacks here? yes, i think so. israel— attacks, counterattacks here? yes, i think so. israel has _ attacks, counterattacks here? yes, i think so. israel has far _ attacks, counterattacks here? yes, i think so. israel has far superior - think so. israel has far superior firepower than i
east there's opportunity for israel to change course and sunni states to really shape of the middle east in a different way and to stand up against iranian aggression. looking at some of the _ against iranian aggression. looking at some of the pictures _ against iranian aggression. looking at some of the pictures and - against iranian aggression. looking l at some of the pictures and northern israel right nowjust to tell our viewers jonathan, just to israel right nowjust to tell our...