'The bombing was everywhere': Palestinians describe ‘night full of horror’
New York Times: Palestinians describe night of fear as Israeli strikes pummelled the area.
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Egypt has threatened to suspend its peace treaty with Israel if Rafah is hit.
New Zealand joins global warnings against Israel’s planned Rafah invasion
Global warnings of disaster and repercussions if Israel launches ground invasion in Rafah.
Israel claims it has found tunnels Hamas used under Gaza's UN headquarters
Israel says it discovered tunnels under the headquarters of Gaza's UN agency.
Joe Biden order attaches conditions to military aid, easing Democratic rift
Lawmakers praise cutting off military aid to nations that violate protection of civilians.
Israel strikes kill 44 after Netanyahu says ground invasion is coming
An Israeli announcement of a ground invasion set off panic and warnings from diplomats.
Israel seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasion
The announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
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.
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.
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.
Explained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen
British forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.
Hamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of Gaza
Signs of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.
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.
US pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic Resistance
The US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.
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.
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.
Te Pāti Māori calls UN Gaza genocide court order a ‘significant step’ for justice
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has welcomed the International Court of Justice ruling.
US pauses funding to UN agency after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions have made deliveries to northern Gaza difficult.
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefire
Israel is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.