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Some 200 people are still being held captive by Hamas since its surprise attack in Israel, while the Israeli military prepares for a potential ground invasion of Gaza. Jeff Semple gets an inside look at how a volunteer team of high-tech experts are helping track down the hostages. As the bloodshed between Israel and Hamas rages on, the Israeli military is also exchanging fire with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, across the Lebanon-Israel border. Crystal Goomansingh visited the area to speak with people who are desperate to leave because of the violence, while others insist on staying put. More than two million Palestinians, including hundreds of Canadians, are stuck in the Gaza Strip, cut off from fuel, food, water and medicine. Dawna Friesen speaks with Mansour Shouman, who moved to Gaza from Calgary with his wife and give children in 2022, about how he and his family are coping, what he's been telling his children about the crisis, and what he wants to tell the Canadian government. In a prime time address, U.S. President Joe Biden stressed the importance of America's support of Israel and Ukraine's defence efforts. The takeaways from Biden's speech, and why more military aid for both Ukraine and Israel can't be delivered yet. Plus, an examination into a lack of competition. The consequences for consumers, and how to fix it. And Canada's king and queen of ice dancing have been enshrined forever: the high honours for Olympic gold medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

Both Israel and Hamas are trading blame over the blast at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City that killed hundreds of people. The reaction from both sides; how one United Nations war crimes investigator is weighing in about what may not have caused the explosion; and Israel's deteriorating relations with its neighbours. It's too early to confidently declare who was responsible for that deadly explosion, but that hasn't stopped misinformation and disinformation about it from running rampant online. How Bellingcat, a pioneer of open source intelligence, could be crucial to the investigation. U.S. President Joe Biden has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirming America's support for Israel, while urging Tel Aviv to use restraint in its response to Hamas. The diplomatic balancing act Biden is trying to manage amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Foreign nationals, including Canadians, trapped in Gaza have been promised they'll get out, but there's still no timeline for when that will happen. We hear from Suzan Harb, a Palestinian-Canadian teacher from Alberta, about what she and her family are enduring. And a new era in Manitoba's politics has begun. How Premier Wab Kinew isn't the only making history.

An explosion has destroyed the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, killing hundreds of people. Israel and Hamas are trading blame for the blast. The desperation and grief in a region already struggling with a humanitarian crisis, and the pleas for blockades to be removed so aid and medicine can be brought in. At least 199 people have been taken hostage by Hamas after its surprise attack on Israel, with the militant group now releasing a video appearing to show one of those hostages. What's known about Mia Schem and her family's pleas for her to be brought home safely. The funeral has been held for Tiferet Lapidot, who had family in Canada and died in Hamas' massacre at a music festival. The heartbreaking reason why the service was delayed. Back in Canada, the inflation rate has slowed down to 3.8 per cent in September. That's down from four per cent in August. How some Canadians are struggling to put a roof over their heads, and why grocery shoppers are feeling some relief - for now. Plus, the heads of intelligence from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand have gathered in California for a security summit. What members of the "Five Eyes" alliance believe is the biggest threat to innovation, and the message they want to send to adversaries.

With supplies running scarce hospitals overwhelmed, and relentless bombing from Israel, roughly two million people in Gaza are desperate for humanitarian aid that's been cut off from the region. Jeff Semple speaks with Canadians in Gaza that are trying to help in this dire situation, as the territory's health care system walks on its last legs. Despite fears of innocent civilians being hurt or killed, Israel aims to go through with its major offensive into Gaza – an onslaught it says will be from “air, sea, and land.” Crystal Goomansingh reports from Jerusalem, and speaks with a Canadian-Israeli reservist about the difficult and dangerous mission ahead. A Canadian surveillance plane operating in international airspace off the coast of China was intercepted by a Chinese military jet, and used maneuvers that Defence Minister Bill Blair calls "dangerous and reckless." Neetu Garcha was on-board the aircraft, and reports on the tense situation. In the wake of the Israel-Hamas bloodshed, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to visit Israel, where he's expected to meet with the country's leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How the trip is part of efforts to ensure the conflict does not spread further in the Middle East, and how it could affect Israel's planned ground offensive into Gaza. Plus, about one million Palestinians in northern Gaza were warned by Israel to move south before its potential ground invasion, but without anywhere safe to go, many people are staying in the region and in harm's way. How a small Catholic church there is welcoming hundreds of civilians from all backgrounds to give them shelter.

As the violent conflict between Israel and Gaza escalates, details are emerging of some of the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas militants on innocent civilians. Jeff Semple reports from Jerusalem, on the grim stories being shared and the growing concerns for Canadians still missing. About 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip, according to Foreign Affairs Canada, while Israel has cut off more than two million Palestinians in the region from water, power, food and medicine. Dawna Friesen speaks with Asia Mathkour, a Canadian-Palestinian trapped in Gaza with her family, about the dire situation. Canadians in Israel are starting to safely leave, as the first evacuation flights organized by the Canadian government transport people from Tel Aviv to Athens, Greece. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Ben Guiron International Airport, and speaks with some Canadians about their escape to safety. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv to reaffirm the U.S' support for Israel in the wake of Hamas' attack. Blinken's comments on the crisis, and how the U.S. is planning to help Israel rescue hostages from Hamas militants.

More than 1,000 people have been killed in each of Israel and Gaza since Hamas militants launched a surprise assault, and civilians are struggling to handle the bloodshed. Jeff Semple reports from Jerusalem, Israel, and speaks with Israelis who are in shock from the relentless violence. More than two million Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip are caught in the crosshairs of Israel and Hamas' violence, and Gaza's largest public healthcare complex is struggling to treat injured civilians. Dawna Friesen speaks with Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a British-Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon who flew out from London to Gaza help, about how Al-Shifa hospital is being overwhelmed. Thirty-three-year-old Adi Vital-Kaploun, an Israeli-Canadian with ties to Ottawa, was killed by Hamas militants in Israel. She is the third Canadian confirmed to have died from Hamas' surprise attack. What's known about Vital-Kaploun, and the other Canadians still missing. Plus, entire families have been killed since violence flared up in Gaza and Israel, and millions of innocent civilians are now caught up in a conflict they want no part of. We have the stories of people on both sides of the crisis, waiting in agony for word on their loved ones.

The deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants on Israel has significantly escalated violence in the region, with hundreds of people on boths sides being killed in the conflict. Jeff Semple reports from southern Israel on the chaos inside an Israeli hospital, and the scary scenes after one Hamas missile destroyed one of Israel's neighbourhoods. As the violence between Israel and Hamas rages on, Hezbollah militants are becoming involved in seperate fights with Israeli soldiers on the Israel-Lebanon border. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Beirut, Lebanon, on the funerals held for two Hezbollah fighters, and Lebanon's complicated role in the crisis. The Gaza Strip is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and is at the centre of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The complex history of the region that's become a hotbed of anger, after decades of violence. Plus, 33-year-old Montreal man Alexandre Look was on holiday in Israel when his life was tragically cut short by a surprise attack from Hamas militants. We speak with Look's grieving mother, Raquel Ohnana, about the heartwrenching moment she realized her son had been murdered.

Israel has ordered a "complete siege" of Gaza, cutting off power, food and water to one of the most densely populated and impoverished strips of land in the world. The fears of Gaza's civilians over Israel's retaliation. Israel says more than 100 hostages are now being held by Hamas militants, with the country vowing to free every last one of them. And though Middle Eastern countries are offering to mediate a prisoner swap, Israel may also decide to use force to rescue those taken captive. Why such an operation could prove to be extremely difficult and dangerous. Hundreds of people were killed in the attacks on Israel by Hamas, including 33-year-old Montreal man Alexandre Look, while several other Canadians are among those missing or captured. What's known about Look's death, and the reaction across Canada to the violence in the Middle East. With Israel and Hamas locked into a violent conflict with no end in sight, people in the neighbouring country of Lebanon are worried that they will be drawn into the crisis as well. The concerns of Lebanon's civilians about the war on the country's doorstep. Plus, international support is pouring in for Israel, as the country ramps up its retaliation efforts after being attacked by Hamas. But there are also fears of the crisis potentially expanding beyond the Middle East, further involving other countries. How the violence may have triggered a global chain reaction.

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian village of Hroza has killed at least 51 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls the strike a "deliberate act of terrorism." How this is one of Russia's deadliest attacks since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and how Western leaders are trying to shore up support for Ukraine. A military college in Syria was also the scene of tragedy. The devastation after a drone strike killed more than 100 people taking part in a graduation ceremony. As Canadians struggle with food inflation, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has outlined a plan aimed at lowering grocery costs. Mackenzie Gray fact checks the promises, and explains what's new and what's not. The planet is definitely feeling the heat, with September 2023 being the hottest September on record, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. How this is putting more pressure on countries to cut back carbon emissions quicker. Plus: what happens in Vegas started in Canada. The Montreal company behind the technological marvel known as the Las Vegas Sphere, captivating audiences with its mind-bending and building-bending visuals.

Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP have won a majority government, defeating the Progressive Conservatives in the provincial election. The reaction to Kinew's historic victory, his message to the province, the hurdles he faces, how the Tories' message didn't resonate with voters, and the takeaways for other political parties in future elections. A regimental funeral has been held in British Columbia for RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien, who was shot and killed while carrying out a search warrant at a home in Coquitlam on September 22. The sombre procession, and how the fallen officer is being remembered. New information is emerging about the Alberta couple killed by a bear in Banff National Park. What a family member is telling Global News about the distressing message he received from Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse in their final moments. Sam Bankman-Fried is now standing trial accused of bilking billions of dollars from customers of FTX, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform he founded in 2019. The case against Bankman-Fried, the implications this could have on the crypto industry, and what consumers are being urged to do. The U.K. is scaling back plans for High Speed 2 (HS2), a planned high-speed rail line which was initially supposed to link London to northern England. What Canada can learn from this. And: believe it or not. How artificial intelligence is making it harder to tell what's real, and the legal loopholes surrounding deepfakes.