Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war
The Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.
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The Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.
Israel-Hamas war’s death toll reaches grim milestone
Over 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas, officials say.
'Entirely toothless': UN approves watered-down resolution on Gaza
This comes after numerous delays in providing aid to Gaza citizens.
Activist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in Wellington
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Usman Khawaja will fight his ICC reprimand for wearing a black armband in the Perth test.
Aussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine message
Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.
Hamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefire
Up to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.
Seven times more Israelis than Palestinians have NZ visas approved
Exact number of visas dished out by Immigration NZ since start of conflict revealed.
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A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago in Gaza, is killed in an Israeli airstrike
Her family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha”.
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm
Israel’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.
No more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - Mfat
One citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.
Israeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military official
Anger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.
Letters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime
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Gaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister
"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.
'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nine
The Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.
NZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in Gaza
The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.
Israeli strikes leave it and the US increasingly isolated
Israeli forces have carried out strikes over Gaza overnight, despite calls for ceasefire.
New Zealand, Australia and Canada call for pause in fighting in Israel-Hamas conflict
The three countries support urgent international efforts toward a 'sustainable ceasefire'.
'It happened on his watch': Israel PM fighting on two fronts
Israel’s prime minister faces the anger of citizens whose lives will never be the same.
'We will defend ourselves': Israel refuses to back down from fight
Israel has signalled the current phase in Gaza could stretch on for weeks.
Israel presses ahead with renewed US military support
Heavy fighting is raging across Gaza, including in the devastated north.
Mfat investigate reports NZ-Israeli citizen has died in Gaza
There have been reports a New Zealander has died.
'Ceasefire, now': Large pro-Palestine rally blocks Auckland's Queen Street
Posters for the protest described it as the 'biggest for Palestine in NZ history'.
Israel-Hamas war: Returned surgeon gives testimony to UK war crimes unit
More than 17,700 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the local health ministry.
'No safe zone': Palestinians treated like 'human pinballs'
Israeli warplanes striking parts of Gaza where Israel told Palestinians to evacuate to.
'Unimaginable trauma': For children of Gaza, life moves forward in whispers
The impacts of prolonged capture by Hamas will be felt by the hostages for a long time.