Israel is not the first Jewish state, credit for that belongs to Russia in creating one.

Fifteen students on the way home but another 45 still stranded in Shanghai.

Israeli firefighters faced a wall of fire.

Israeli military carry out its largest daytime air strike campaign in Gaza since 2014 war.

COMMENT: The Emeritus foreign minister Helen Clark said what had to be said this week.

An enigmatic sculpture of a king's head has set off a modern-day mystery caper.

Thousands gathered to mourn Palestinian medic apparently shot dead by Israeli soldiers.

Israel says it has carried out air strikes with the F-35, in what would be a world first.

COMMENT: Nation has the right to defend itself against terrorism.

Israeli - New Zealand relations strained over response to killings at Gaza.

Israeli soldiers were able to fire at Gaza protesters from watchtowers.

As Ivanka Trump smiled for the cameras, a horrific scene was unfolding nearby.

"Enough is enough," UN official says.

58 Palestinians killed in Gaza protests as US embassy opens.

As protesters were shot and killed in Gaza, US contingent opened embassy in Jerusalem.

Israel Embassy defended its response, saying it had the right to protect its borders.

NZ officials have raised concerns about deaths at Gaza protest with Israeli Ambassador.

The bloodiest day in the enclave since the 2014 war with Israel.

Israel says forces on high alert near border with Syria after spotting Iranian activity.

The nation has achieved a lot since it was formed but peace and stability remain elusive.

Israel accused of bombing air base after gas attack.

Moscow said Israeli F-15 fighters launched attack, killing 14.

There is serenity to be found in the Holy Land - just not where you expect it.

Israel says protests are being used as a cover for attacks on border fence.

Young Palestinians in the Gaza Strip ferried carts of tyres to the fence with Israel.

Palestinian death toll after Friday's border clashes has risen to 18.

Israel wants to establish the world's largest digital database of medical information.

At least 15 people killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.

Land around West Bank holy site littered with explosive devices.

SIS director says the plot to blow up a plane from Sydney was uncovered by Israel.