Global National: Oct. 12

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.