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Video showing the 24-year-old strapped to a jeep circulated on social media.
Netanyahu won’t agree to a full ceasefire deal
Netanyahu has said he would only agree to a “partial” ceasefire with Hamas.
'It's about to end': Gaza operations winding down, says Netanyahu
Netanyahu says the current phase of fighting against Hamas in Gaza is winding down.
At least 25 killed after Israeli strikes on tent camps in Rafah
Incident the latest deadly attack on displaced people in Gaza.
Israel 'can't eliminate Hamas': Army leader questions war plan
The Israeli Army’s chief spokesman is questioning the stated goal of destroying Hamas.
Hezbollah claims new weapons, threatens deeper engagement
The militant group says it now has the capability to target deeper into Israel.
Two tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survived
Why a bereaved Palestinian doctor is coming to NZ to share his message of hope.
How will dissolving the Israel war cabinet impact ceasefire talks?
Major wartime policies will now be solely decided by Netanyahu's security Cabinet.
Key takeaways from investigation into families being decimated in Gaza
To a degree never seen before, Israel’s campaign is killing entire Palestinian families.
Israeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into Gaza
It says the 11-hour pauses for Gaza aid are to take place every day until further notice.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza explosion
Attack is deadliest on Israeli soldiers since January.
How does the departure of Netanyahu's biggest rival affect the war?
The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust
Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas said they were ready to 'deal positively' in regards to a plan to end the war.
UN Security Council pushes ceasefire resolution to end war
The proposal calls on Hamas to accept a three-stage plan.
Gantz quits Israel’s war cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Gantz has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort.
'Hell': Israeli bombings killed 274 to rescue four hostages
The Israel raid to release four hostages killed or wounded dozens of children.
Hostage rescued in Gaza taken to same hospital where mother is being treated
Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the war began.
UN will declare both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights
The UN secretary-general will say both Israel and Hamas are exposing children to danger.
Winston Peters says New Zealand will continue UN payments
The annual payment of $1 million to UNRWA will take place as scheduled.
Israeli Prime Minister set to address US Congress
US leaders say the invite is to 'highlight America’s solidarity with Israel'.
Israeli strike kills at least 33 people at Gaza school
Israel claims strike targeted Hamas militants inside school.
Kerikeri teen refuses food to protest New Zealand inaction against war in Gaza
Wren Fisher, 17, is on a liquids-only hunger strike for Palestine.
Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza
The deaths come after heightened pressure to come to a ceasefire arrangement.
Proposed Gaza ceasefire puts Benjamin Netanyahu at crossroads
ANALYSIS: The proposal would likely end the PM's reign in power in Israel.
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
Netanyahu faces growing pressure in Israel after Biden's Gaza proposal
Israeli PM calls ceasefire a 'nonstarter' until its conditions for ending the war are met.
Biden unveils new hostage deal to bring end to Israel-Hamas war
The US President's Gaza ceasefire plan includes a phased end to hostilities, massive aid.
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.
Israel claims to have control of strategic Gaza corridor bordering Egypt
Intensifying violence in recent days has killed dozens of Palestinians.
EU nations' plans to recognise Palestine sour relations
The EU’s foreign policy chief has given its support to the International Criminal Court.
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.