An attack from Gaza and an Israeli declaration of war. Now what?
New York Times: Israeli leaders have been avoiding an invasion since 2005.
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US to send carrier strike group in support of Israel
A US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.
Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins
Since war was declared in Israel, hundreds have died and thousands have been injured.
Photos reveal heartbreaking destruction and terror amid Israel battle scenes
Hundreds have been killed on both sides of the border.
Israel declares war, approves ‘significant’ steps to retaliate for surprise Hamas attack
The death toll has passed 1100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides.
'Grim end game': Military response will not work in Gaza
The attack on Israel will result in nothing more than vengeance, say experts.
Sunrise desert rave shattered by paragliding Hamas gunmen
Partygoers panicked and fled for their lives as terror plot unfolded in a hail of rockets.
‘They came in and burnt our house’: Young family recount horror of Hamas attack
The family, with a 10-day-old baby, spent nine hours in a safe room before being rescued.
'Everyone here is scared': Kiwi in Israel fears husband will be called to war
An Israeli-born woman living in New Zealand has grave fears for her family in Israel.
Woman paraded by Hamas fighters revealed as German citizen
Shani Louk was at an outdoor music festival when militants stormed the area.
Hezbollah and Israel exchange fire after Hamas' surprise attack
The idea of Hezbollah joining the fighting in Gaza raises chances of a broader conflict.
'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in Israel
Bodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.
Semi-naked woman paraded by Hamas fighters as Israeli hostages taken
Celebrating crowd surround the armed men, shouting ‘Allah Akbar’.
'Appalled': Chris Hipkins condemns deadly surprise attack on Israel
"We recognise Israel’s right to defend itself", says PM.
As war unfolds in Israel, what happens next?
Benjamin Netanyahu’s first priority is clearing Hamas fighters from south of his country.
Five things to know about the Hamas militant group’s attack
Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers attacked Israel by air, land and sea.
'We are at war': Hundreds dead, civilians kidnapped in Israel
Bodies line streets and footage shows kidnapped Israelis being taken into Gaza Strip.
'Hamas started a war': Palestinian militants launch biggest Israel attack in years
Israel on alert as ruling militant group announces beginning of new operation.
John Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking out
OPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.
Israeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacks
Three senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.
Lion kills boy at Gaza Strip zoo
A 6yo boy climbed the fence into a lion's cage then was mauled to death.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.
10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.
Israeli settler population in West Bank tops half a million
Figure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in years
It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.
John Minto: Time to reassess NZ’s Middle East stance
OPINION: New Israeli government has declared its top priority, and NZ must respond.
US President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right government
Israeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.
Israel swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govt
Govt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.
'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West Bank
Weapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.
Israeli strikes on Palestine continue; women and children among dead as Jihad commander killed
Israeli aircraft pummeled targets in the Gaza Strip, raising the Palestinian death toll.
Horrific scenes as Israeli police attack mourners at slain journalist's funeral
The violent scenes will likely to add to the grief and outrage across the Arab world.
'Didn't think I'd see him alive:' Palestinian teen abused by Israeli settlers
Tareq Zubeidi was abducted and beaten by a group of Israeli settlers.
Massive manhunt for six prisoners after Shawshank-style escape
Six Palestinian prisoners have dug out of prison, just like the Shawshank Redemption.
Israel bombs Gaza Strip, retaliates for incendiary balloons
The balloons are supposed to burst over their targets and deliver the payload.