After missile attack, Israel may be ready to risk all-out war with Iran
New York Times: Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct conflict.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
'We are at the height of a difficult war against Iran’s Axis of Evil' - Israeli PM
State media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'
Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.
As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found
NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.
Israel’s invasions of Lebanon: How the last three conflicts ended
Financial Times: The land offensive follows multiple invasions over the past 50 years.
US says it supports Israel as ground raids in Lebanon begin, 46 Kiwis affected
Israel have begun a limited ground assault in Lebanon.
Israeli military begins first ground incursion into Lebanon in nearly two decades
New York Times: Israel warns of a significant escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.
Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.
Lebanese army retreats as Israel readies for possible ground incursion
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut, killing at least 95, amid fears of a ground invasion.
Why the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East war
New York Times: Major nations have essentially become onlookers to Mideast events.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
As Hezbollah threat loomed, Israel built up its spy agencies
NYT: How Israeli intelligence’s advances led to the targeting of key Hezbollah figures.
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.
Lebanon in crisis: Thousands flee as Israeli strikes escalate
Families flee airstrikes in Beirut, seeking shelter as hospitals overflow with casualties.
How Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader and crippled the enemy on its border
Telegraph: Israel's military campaign in Lebanon may change the face of the Middle East.
Israel celebrates Nasrallah's assassination, but warns of future risks
Nasrallah's death is a 'strategic victory', but concerns remain over Hezbollah's power.
Israeli airstrikes, Hezbollah rockets heighten tensions ahead of US elections
US urges Israel and Hezbollah to cease fire as conflict intensifies amid UN assembly.
Netanyahu declares Israel has settled the score with Hezbollah's Nasrallah
Netanyahu claims continued strikes will aid in returning hostages home.
‘When’s it going to be my turn?’: Kiwi journalist’s terror as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut
'It was just bang after bang after bang, and the building shaking.'
Israel claims to target Hezbollah’s leader in massive Beirut airstrike, casualties reported
Large blasts rock Beirut; US denies prior knowledge of strike in Lebanon.
Israel prepares for ground offensive in Lebanon as Biden warns of all-out war
Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah until displaced residents can return home.
What is Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon?
New York Times: A series of attacks has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia.
Lebanon reels after Israeli strikes kill nearly 500
At least 492 people were killed and more than 1,600 were injured, Lebanese officials say.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Raising the stakes, Israel gambles that Hezbollah will back down
New York Times: Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah.
Deadliest day in Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill 492, including 35 children
Arab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities.
Israel and Hezbollah threaten to hit harder, raising fears of all-out war
New York Times: UN warns of imminent catastrophe as Israel intensifies strikes.
Opinion: Israel’s pager attacks have changed the world
NYT Opinion: Other countries may now start to consider this sort of tactic within bounds.
UN warns of Middle East 'catastrophe' as Lebanon strikes send Israelis to shelters
Hezbollah rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Sunday.
Israeli forces raid Al Jazeera office in West Bank, order 45-day closure
The broadcaster said the soldiers did not provide a reason for the closure order.
Israeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalate
Israel’s military signals it is preparing for a broader offensive.
Exploding pagers leave clues to Israeli 'red button' plot - officials
How Israel's operation exploited pagers to strike Hezbollah's command structure.
Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
Hezbollah responds with rocket attacks after Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon.
Israel’s pager attack was a tactical success without a strategic goal, analysts say
New York Times: Attack highlights disconnect between intelligence and politics.