
Israel strikes Hezbollah in Beirut as Gaza airstrike kills 73
In Gaza, rescuers reported 73 people killed in a single air strike.
In Gaza, rescuers reported 73 people killed in a single air strike.
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A siege around three hospitals in Gaza has tightened.
Israeli leaflets warn Gaza: 'Hamas will no longer rule' after chief Yahya Sinwar's death.
New York Times: Israel's killing of Hamas leader may create opportunities for truce.
Yahya Sinwar appears to fling a stick at the Israeli drone before the video ends.
The IDF has released drone footage showing the final moments of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Video / IDF
New York Times: The leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Hamas has not confirmed the death.
New York Times: Investigation reveals Israel's illegal use of Palestinian detainees.
The Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.
Israel says the target of the strike was a Hamas command centre at the hospital.
The mission marks the first significant deployment of US troops since the war began.
Protestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
OPINION: The current National-led coalition inherited close relations with the US.
The Dunedin resident received help from the NZ embassy in Cairo.
New York Times: “It seems unbelievable that these people…are unable to leave.”
New York Times: Seven photojournalists describe moments that have defined a year of war.
NYT: A year on from October 7, peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever.
About 35 police officers are at the scene to separate the rival groups.
NYT OPINION: How can trauma be treated when it is never-ending?
They are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.
New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.
Israel said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.
Military 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.
FT: Recent events are pushing the region towards the most dangerous crisis in decades.
Financial Times: US officials expect a response measured enough to avoid escalation.
Iran shot nearly 200 projectiles at Israel early on Wednesday NZ time.
New York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.
Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.