Israel could have used smaller weapons in Gaza tent strike, experts say
Experts ask why Israel didn't use smaller munitions with so many civilians nearby.
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Israel claims to have control of strategic Gaza corridor bordering Egypt
Intensifying violence in recent days has killed dozens of Palestinians.
'Successive massacres': Aid groups in Rafah say Israel’s advance pushing them out
New York Times: Strained medical and humanitarian services are at breaking point.
'Danger from every side': Palestinians search for safety as Israel pushes into Rafah
New York Times: Residents tell of horror as they flee deadly Israeli strikes.
Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.
'Night of horror': Palestinians sheltering in tents killed by air strikes
The attacks hit people sheltering in tents west of Rafah.
Charred bodies and screams: Witnesses describe scenes of horror at Rafah Camp
New York Times: Doctor in Gaza said majority of victims he saw were women and children.
45 Palestinians killed in strike on tents in Gaza; Netanyahu calls it a ‘tragic mistake’
Israel’s military initially said it carried out a precise airstrike on a Hamas compound.
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank, says EU foreign chief
EU chief says Israel must end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit
The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.
Scuffles erupt between police and protesters in Israel demanding return of hostages
Thousands in Tel Aviv demonstrate against Government and demand it brings back hostages.
'Catastrophic': UN court order isolates Israel ally US
The military operation in Rafah faces mounting international condemnation.
Israel ordered to halt Gaza offensive by top UN court
Ruling by judges also calls for immediate increase of humanitarian aid to the region.
US military faces reality in Gaza Strip as aid project struggles
New York Times: Pentagon acknowledges little relief has reached the besieged strip.
'Bring them home': New footage of hostages released to Israel
The footage shows Hamas capturing five women on October 7.
'I could lose them right now': Man's urgent plea to get family out of war-torn Gaza
A Palestinian man wants special NZ visas to be available during the Israel-Hamas war.
Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
France backs application for Netanyahu arrest warrant for crimes against humanity
Belgium and Slovenia also backed the move.
UN halts all food distribution in Rafah
No aid has entered via a pier set up by the US for sea deliveries for the past two days.
What to know about the ICC prosecutor’s request for warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
New York Times: The ICC has requested arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and Hamas leaders.
War crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The announcement is a symbolic blow that deepens Israel’s isolation over the war in Gaza.
Iranian president's death could reverberate across the Middle East
Israel has long viewed Iran as its greatest threat.
'We deserve a decent life': Fight rages on as airstrikes kill 27 in Gaza
The victims were mostly women and children, as fighting rages on across the country.
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
Watch: Greens call for action on Gaza
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex Robertson
Netanyahu faces ultimatum and mounting pressure to make post-war Gaza plans
A member of Israel's War Cabinet said he'd leave if it did not form a new war plan.
Aid trucks rolling at US pier in Gaza but delivery challenges far from solved
Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built US pier.
Israel finds bodies of three hostages killed at music festival
Among the trio of victims from the October 7 attack is German-Israeli Shani Louk.
A lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of others
His first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.
Netanyahu fends off criticism for lack of plan for Gaza
Israel's PM has faced increasing pressure from critics at home and allies abroad.
Blockout 2024: Why fans are turning on their favourite celebrities
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are being targeted in a new online movement.
Biden administration to send $1b more in weapons, ammo to Israel
There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.