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Mideast tensions rise with Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes against Gaza in response to Palestinian rocket fire, as tension mounts following a deadly Israeli raid in the West Bank.

More Israeli attacks - this time on Gaza and an alleged Hamas rocket factory - following its deadly raid yesterday which killed nine Palestinians; we hear from a Palestinian doctor who treated some of the victims, plus a former Israeli politician who says Israel has no choice but to defend itself.

President Joe Biden is urging protests in the US state of Tennessee to remain peaceful as officials plan to release video of an arrest that led to the death of a black man.

And in our business slot, we are looking at the cost of living as we go live to Dresden, Germany; it may be Europe's wealthiest country but its small businesses are struggling.

50 minutes

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  • Fri 27 Jan 202307:06GMT