As Gaza residents suffer, guilt and fear stalk their families abroad
New York Times: Families around the world are anxious for news of loved ones in Gaza.
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Terrible choices and deep distrust: The path to the hostage deal
New York Times: Agreement between Israel and Hamas required painful negotiations.
Shaneel Lal: I can’t believe we are still begging our Govt to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
OPINION: The images and videos I have seen will haunt me for the rest of my life.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday
The announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.
‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement means
Financial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.
Ex-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rant
Stuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.
'Blood on their hands': Paint thrown at Luxon and Seymour’s offices overnight
The group Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for the vandalism.
Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.
'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.
Families of hostages in Gaza are desperate for proof of life
New York Times: Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages.
For years, two men shuttled messages between Israel and Hamas. No longer
New York Times: Israeli peace activist and Hamas official had a secret back channel.
Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.
Jewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffiti
It comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.
Is Israel’s military strategy to eradicate Hamas working?
New York Times: International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing.
'We’ve never seen this number killed': How Gaza turned into a ‘graveyard’ for children
New York Times: Thousands of children have been killed since the Israeli assault began.
Dozens of Israeli hostages may be freed ‘within days’
The ambassador to US says he is hopeful a breakthrough deal with Hamas can be reached.
'Act of terror': Houthi rebels hijack Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a Red Sea shipping route.
'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another week
The caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.
Israel and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 days
The Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.
Protesters descend on Wellington and Auckland streets to decry Gaza conflict
An estimated 5000-7000 were gathered in Aotea Square to call for a ceasefire.
Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in Gaza
His surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.
Sasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas War
OPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?
Terror and ‘no mercy’: Kiwis at the frontline of Israel-Hamas war
Kiwi journalist Thomas Mutch gives his account of the fear, hatred and hope he found.
Hamas terrorist who killed Shani Louk is dead, says mum
Louk's mother is now urging Israel to make a deal and bring the hostages back alive.
Communications 'cut-off' in Gaza endangers already stricken civilians
Internet and telephone services have collapsed across the Gaza Strip for lack of fuel.
Body of Israeli hostage found near Gaza hospital
Yehudit Weiss was abducted on October 7 from the ravaged Kibbutz Be’eri.
Israel considers proposal from Hamas to release 50 hostages
Israel is considering a proposal that would free at least 50 women and children.
'Who will take care of them?': Supplies not enough to help stricken Gaza patients
Health officials said supplies and equipment don't solve the question of safe evacuation.
Israeli tanks enter Gaza’s Shifa Hospital compound
Israeli tanks were inside the medical compound and soldiers have entered buildings.
Desperate effort under way to evacuate young cancer patients from Gaza
New York Times: The youngest is not even a year old; the oldest is 14.
The occupied West Bank: Divided by faith, united by fear
New York Times: Searching for answers and a shred of hope amidst the bloodshed.
'A graveyard for children': Palestine's humanitarian catastrophe
OPINION: The children of Gaza report feeling "insecure all the time".
'In the circle of death': Israeli forces reach gates of besieged Gaza city hospital
New York Times: “The situation here is catastrophic in every sense of the word.”