Introduction

Tanks and troops gather for an expected offensive into Gaza.

Paddy and Victoria discuss new details about the planned attack, and the British government’s position on the conflict.

Chris Mason and James Cook are at the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen. They explain the SNP’s new strategy for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Paddy O’Connell and Victoria Derbyshire. It was made by Chris Flynn with Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.