Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah
Humanitarian groups have warned an offensive on the city would be a catastrophe.
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Charity ship bringing food aid to starving Palestinians
An aid ship loaded with about 200 tons of food has set sail for Gaza.
Palestinians begin fast with little to celebrate
The Muslim holy month arrived with ceasefire talks stalling, and hunger worsening.
Oscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walk
The Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.
The 10-year-old boy who has become the face of starvation in Gaza
New York Times: The image serves as a graphic warning about the dire food situation.
Netanyahu 'hurting Israel': Biden's comments show growing distaste for war
Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on the Israeli government.
US ship with equipment for building a pier on its way to Gaza
United States officials said it will likely be weeks before the pier is operational.
How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for Gaza aid
Israel has sharply restricted land routes into Gaza, slowing the flow of aid to a trickle.
Joe Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu
Joe Biden says Netanyahu should be doing more to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.
Airdropped US aid packages kill five in Gaza
Footage circulating on social media appears to show several packages plummet to ground.
Gazan children dying after months of famine warnings
After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza, children are starting to die.
US plans to build port on Gaza’s coast to bring in aid
President Joe Biden is expected to outline the details for the port.
'Impossible to deliver': Pressure on Israel to open more aid routes grows
Efforts to get much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza are gaining momentum.
Houthi missile attack on ship kills two crew members
These are the first deaths resulting from the rebels' actions in the Red Sea.
Lives ended in Gaza: Stories of the people killed during Israel’s bombardment
New York Times: More than 30,000 people have been killed. Here are some of their stories.
Deadline looms as Gaza ceasefire talks stall
US, Qatar and Egypt have spent weeks trying to broker an agreement to release hostages.
Israel-Hamas war: Gaza boy who lost arm in Israeli air strikes finds new hope across the world
A severely wounded 4-year-old boy from Gaza has come to the US for medical care.
Opinion: Will NZ act to help ensure the safety of Gazan refugees?
OPINION: New Zealand has the opportunity to extend a lifeline to families trapped in Gaza.
UN envoy says ‘reasonable' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence
The UN team “found clear and convincing information”.
'Friction' as Netanyahu's rival visits the US in diplomatic mission
Benny Gantz's visit to the US has angered the Israeli PM.
After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both
A woman has lost her five-month-old babies in the latest round of Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Hamas says ceasefire could come in next 24 hours
Hamas has demanded the Israeli military withdraw from Gaza and increase humanitarian aid.
Palestinian women detained by Israel allege abuse in Israeli custody, ‘they wanted to humiliate us.’
Palestinians are reporting physical abuse and medical neglect inside Israel's prisons.
Ship hit by Houthi rebels first vessel lost in conflict
A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea.
Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire, US says. Now Hamas must decide
Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza ceasefire, says US.
'First of many': US military airdrop aid into Gaza
Three planes from US Air Forces Central have dropped 38,000 meals into Gaza.
Joe Biden approves aid airdrops into Gaza
US to airdop aid after Israeli troops opened fire killing at least 115 Palestinians.
More than 100 killed as Israeli forces fire on people waiting for aid
Witnesses say Israeli troops fired on Palestinians racing to take food from aid trucks.
New Zealand designates Hamas’ political wing a terrorist entity
Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins requested advice on the designation late last year.
Rocket fire reported off Yemen in Red Sea
A rocket has exploded off the side of a ship travelling through the Red Sea.
Israel and Hamas deny ceasefire deal as imminent
Leaders played down chances of breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could start next week, says US
The agreement is close to being finalised, according to the US.
What would a new Palestinian government mean for Gaza?
Palestine's PM has resigned his govt in a first step to resolve the conflict with Israel.
Israel vows to target Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Israel’s defence minister vowed to step up attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah.