07 October 2023

Saturday 07 October

2023-10-07

Events

 * At dawn, Palestinian armed groups from Gaza fired more than 5,000 rockets indiscriminately towards Israel, and breached the heavily fortified Gaza barrier to launch ground attacks in multiple locations in Israel. The attacks indiscriminately targeted both civilians and security forces. Hamas stated that its actions were taken in response to Israel’s continuous violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank including east Jerusalem. More than 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, the majority of whom were civilians, were reportedly killed, and more than 3,000 wounded. Reports suggest that more than 100 Israelis and foreign nationals, including children and older persons, and some known human rights defenders, have been taken hostage in Gaza by Hamas. (UN press release)

Radio

 * BBC Radio 2
 * 8.00 pm Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies Relax - 40! Gary is joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Holly Johnson, looking back at 40 years of Frankie and 35 years of solo success. Plus, Holly spins some of his favourite 80s tunes.