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Israel orders mass evacuations after deadly strike on school

Over the past ten months, Israel has repeatedly ordered mass evacuations forcing many among Gaza's 2.3 million population to be displaced several times.

Israel is ordering thousands of Khan Younis residents in the south of Gaza to move to what they call humanitarian zones. The order comes after an attack on a school left scores dead. Israel defends the attack, saying a Hamas command centre was operating there. We are joined by a reporter in Khan Younis.

A month's worth of rain has landed on part of Japan's main island - we'll hear about the evacuations and travel cancellations caused by tropical storm Maria.

Today marks 75 years of the Geneva conventions, the rules of war. With ongoing wars in Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza - is there much to celebrate. WE are joined by the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

And in sport, the Olympics in Paris wrap up with sparkle.

50 minutes

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  • Mon 12 Aug 2024 05:06GMT