World'Threatened with guns, beaten': Hamas hostages reveal disturbing details of captivityHostages say they were moved from house to house, underfed and forced to sleep on chairs.29 Nov 10:05 PM
WorldBlinken seeks new extension of Gaza ceasefireThe US Secretary of State is heading back to the Middle East.29 Nov 08:34 PM
WorldLast planned hostage release in Gaza, talks to extend truce beginHamas has begun releasing 12 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip.29 Nov 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Gaza truce aids both sides. Until the calculus changesNew York Times: sraeli leaders may feel growing pressure to resume the war.29 Nov 02:42 AM
WorldFragile truce in Gaza holds as talks go onA truce between Israel and Hamas is holding for a fifth day.28 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandEmotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflictCouncillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.28 Nov 02:34 AM
WorldRelease of infant hostage from Gaza being blocked, Israel saysThe IDF say 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his family have been handed to a separate group.28 Nov 12:01 AM
WorldGo-to Mideast war mediator Qatar saves insecure truce with Tel Aviv tripThe visit by Qatari officials to Israel marked an extraordinary moment for both countries.27 Nov 09:49 PM
WorldSuspect in shooting of three students pleads not guiltyThe attack is now being investigated as a possible hate crime.27 Nov 09:31 PM
WorldHamas releases third group of hostages, says it will seek to extend the dealThe fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on track.27 Nov 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘We went back to the Stone Age’: Life in besieged GazaNew York Times: Life in Gaza revolves around a daily struggle to find food and water.27 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldAs hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emergeAs more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.27 Nov 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCan the Palestinian Authority really govern Gaza after the war?New York Times: The Palestinian Authority is still Washington’s choice to run the enclave.26 Nov 10:57 PM
WorldTens of thousands march against antisemitism in LondonFormer UK PM Boris Johnson was among the marchers.26 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldUS toddler who watched parents die among hostages released by HamasAbigail Mor Idan, a dual US-Israeli citizen, spent 51 days in captivity in Gaza.26 Nov 10:05 PM
World'Bloodied corpses dragged through alleys': Palestinian militants kill 2 alleged informersPalestinian militants have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.26 Nov 06:57 PM
World9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by HamasSecond group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, return to Israel.26 Nov 06:04 AM
WorldIsrael and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holdsHamas to release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners.26 Nov 05:55 AM
WorldPalestinian captives released, Israeli hostages return to IsraelHamas is preparing to release more than a dozen hostages in exchange for more prisoners.25 Nov 08:43 PM
WorldIsraeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian attackAn Israeli container ship has been attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.25 Nov 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionViolence will never deliver peace in Palestine - Is this justice?OPINION: It seems this conflict is intractable, but it’s not.25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldThai Foreign Minister 'overjoyed' at Hamas hostage releaseThais the biggest single group of foreigners taken hostage.24 Nov 10:17 PM
WorldHostage swap: 24 Hamas captives freed in exchange for 39 Palestinians33 Palestinians and 24 hostages from Hamas first to be released.24 Nov 07:24 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas ceasefire begins ahead of hostage and prisoner swapToday's halt in fighting promises some relief for Gaza's 2.3 million people.24 Nov 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Gaza residents suffer, guilt and fear stalk their families abroadNew York Times: Families around the world are anxious for news of loved ones in Gaza.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Leader in Gaza top of Israel’s hit listHamas’ top figure inside the Palestinian territory is a rarely seen veteran militant.24 Nov 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTerrible choices and deep distrust: The path to the hostage dealNew York Times: Agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations.23 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in GazaOPINION: The images and videos I have seen will haunt me for the rest of my life.23 Nov 09:50 PM
WorldQatar says Gaza ceasefire will begin today, with hostage releases to followSome relief promised for Gaza, ceasefire to start at 6pm NZ time.23 Nov 08:09 PM
EntertainmentMajor Hollywood actors dropped from companies after Israel-Hamas commentsBoth actors expressed their support of Palestinians in Gaza.23 Nov 03:00 AM
WorldIsraeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before FridayThe announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.23 Nov 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement meansFinancial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.22 Nov 10:58 PM
WorldEx-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rantStuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.22 Nov 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Israel, families of hostages wait anxiously for newsNew York Times: Authorities haven't said who will be released and who'll be left behind.22 Nov 09:41 PM
