Israel seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasion
The announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
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Startling images show the ongoing war’s impact to this small area in Gaza
Rafah is the next target in Israel's military offensive against Hamas.
Two US brothers have been detained in Israeli raid in Gaza
US officials were aware of the situation and are following up with Israeli authorities.
Israel starts bombing Rafa, kills 13
Israeli airstrikes have killed over a dozen people overnight in Rafah.
Blinken: Hamas-Israel deal still possible though the sides remain far apart
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier rejected a detailed plan by Hamas.
'From the river to the sea': Swarbrick attends HRC mediation over controversial chant
The Green Party declined to clarify its position with regard to the use of the phrase.
'Only absolute victory': Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ ceasefire deal
The PM says giving in to Hamas' demands will give it opportunity for another massacre.
What Israeli soldiers’ videos reveal: Cheering destruction and mocking Palestinians
New York Times: Analysis of footage shows rare and unsanctioned window into the war.
Hamas gives 'positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Qatar PM says Hamas’ reaction to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan has been positive.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
More than half of Gaza’s population crammed into border town
Israel’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory.
Police accused of aggression after arrests at Christchurch protest
Approximately 60 people took part in the pro-Palestine protest at Lyttelton Port.
The eight days that roiled the UN’s top agency in Gaza
New York Times: The crisis threatens the future of the main United Nations agency in Gaza.
Orphan, mother, photojournalist, child burn victim: Portraits of Gaza residents
New York Times: The lives ripped apart in one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century.
What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Middle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.
Israeli minister blasts Biden, sparks anger at sensitive time for US ties
An Israeli minister said Donald Trump would give the country more freedom to fight Hamas.
Imitation body bags, fake blood outside Auckland city train station for Gaza protest
Organisers have promised to march every Sunday in Auckland until a ceasefire is declared.
Hamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of Gaza
Signs of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.
Gunmen take hostages at US company’s Turkish factory
Public feeling against Israel and its main ally the US has risen in Turkey.
From opposite sides of the Israel-Hamas war, a hunt for elusive facts
New York Times: The conflict hs produced a prodigious amount of disinformation.
PM Christopher Luxon corrects himself on Gaza statement
Hours after Police Minister was forced to correct the record, PM has had to do the same.
How should NZ respond to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza?
OPINION: NZ will have to take stock of what the ICJ has ordered in the case of Gaza.
The war the world can’t see: The life-threatening challenges of reporting from Gaza
NY Times: From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp.
Watch: Soldiers dressed as doctors raid hospital to kill suspected ‘Hamas terrorists’
Clandestine operation in West Bank left 'terror group member' and two other suspects dead.
The three deals that could end the war in Gaza
NYT: Top officials from at least 10 nations are negotiating urgently behind the scenes.
Israel investigates claim Palestinian man was killed while waving white flag
Israel will check claims soldiers shot a surrendering Palestinian in Gaza.
Israeli document spells out 'abhorrent' allegations against UN staffers
The allegations against the UN prompted Western countries to freeze vital funds.
Protesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military action
Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
Govt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on Israel
New Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.
UN chief calls for countries to continue Gaza aid funding after allegations of militant ties
Appeal comes after employees of the UN agency were accused of taking part in October 7.
US sees progress on potential ceasefire and hostage release deal
US negotiators are making progress on a potential deal in which Israel.
Netanyahu says Israel will press offensive for ‘complete victory’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on until complete victory.
Britain suspends funding for UN aid agency implicated in October 7 attack
Foreign Office says it is ‘appalled’ by claims UN workers were involved in Hamas massacre.
Why is South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide?
The key element of genocide is intent — the intent to destroy, in whole or in part.