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.
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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.
'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikes
Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
Imitation body bags, fake blood outside Auckland city train station for Gaza protest
Organisers have promised to march every Sunday in Auckland until a ceasefire is declared.
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.
Sasha Borissenko: Case against Israel has more bark than bite
OPINION: How the limits of international law are being exposed once again.
Hamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of Gaza
Signs of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.
Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
PM Christopher Luxon corrects himself on Gaza statement
Hours after Police Minister was forced to correct the record, PM has had to do the same.
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.
Watch: Soldiers dressed as doctors raid hospital to kill suspected ‘Hamas terrorists’
Clandestine operation in West Bank left 'terror group member' and two other suspects dead.
Israel investigates claim Palestinian man was killed while waving white flag
Israel will check claims soldiers shot a surrendering Palestinian in Gaza.
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.
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.
Israel accused of shooting civilians waiting for aid
'We were going to get flour ... young people were martyred.'
Israel vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza’s southern border, fuels tension with Egypt
Israel and Egypt are engaged in an increasingly public spat over a narrow strip of land.
Hamas leader met with hostages in tunnels
A hostage has claimed she met the Hamas leader in the tunnels where she was held.
Qatar lashes out at Netanyahu after mediation criticism
Qatar is outraged at reports Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised mediation efforts.
'A long road ahead': Ceasefire efforts gain steam in Israel
Egyptian and US officials have confirmed they are actively pursuing ways to halt the war.
Letters: Red Sea deployment naivety; the right to die with dignity
OPINION: 'We put animals down because it’s the humane thing to do.'
Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"
'Heavy losses' for Israel in latest attack
Palestinian militants carried out the deadliest attack on Israel since the war began.
Iran 'directly involved' with Houthi attacks - US
Houthi attacks are considered the most hostile acts against shipping in two generations.
'It's a tinderbox': Tensions flare as UN calls for humanitarian cease-fire
The Palestinian death toll of the Israel-Hamas war has soared.
African leaders criticise Israel's military campaign in Gaza
An African leader describes the war in Gaza as immoral and unacceptable.
Netanyahu rejects any Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza
Israeli PM's office says he opposes any form of Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza.
Vengeance attack: Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attack
The attack kills at least seven people and further raises tensions between two nations.