'A hard journey': Israel kibbutz residents struggle with new reality
The Hamas attack stripped Israelis of their kibbutzim and now many fear to go back.
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US and Israeli defence chiefs meet to discuss plans for Gaza
The US has reiterated warnings to Israel about invading Rafah.
UN Security Council calls for ceasefire; US abstains from vote
Israel's PM accused the US of 'retreating' from a 'principled position'.
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NZ has been called on to help evacuate Palestinians with ties to New Zealand from Gaza.
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Rehouse Gaza civilians in the desert, says Trump's son-in-law
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The military said it had killed 50 Hamas militants.
Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa’s requests in genocide case
South Africa has accused Israel of breaching the Genocide Convention with its attacks.
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The threatened Rafah invasion has caused division between Israel and its allies.
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The Israeli PM is frustrated with the growing criticism from its best ally.
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Israel and Hamas ceasefire talks are expected to resume
The talks would mark the first time both leaders join the indirect negotiations.
Hamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challenges
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Israeli held hostage by Hamas paraded through Gaza like a ‘trophy’
Itay Regev described people ‘laughing and cheering’ as he was driven around Gaza.
South Africa foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces will be arrested
Citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces in Gaza will be arrested when they return.
Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah
Humanitarian groups have warned an offensive on the city would be a catastrophe.
Charity ship bringing food aid to starving Palestinians
An aid ship loaded with about 200 tons of food has set sail for Gaza.
Palestinians begin fast with little to celebrate
The Muslim holy month arrived with ceasefire talks stalling, and hunger worsening.
Oscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walk
The Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.
Netanyahu 'hurting Israel': Biden's comments show growing distaste for war
Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on the Israeli government.
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Israel has sharply restricted land routes into Gaza, slowing the flow of aid to a trickle.
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Fatal Houthi attack escalates risk for the Middle East
The missile strike on a ship in the Red Sea threatens to further sever the crucial route.
US plans to build port on Gaza’s coast to bring in aid
President Joe Biden is expected to outline the details for the port.
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Efforts to get much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza are gaining momentum.
Deadline looms as Gaza ceasefire talks stall
US, Qatar and Egypt have spent weeks trying to broker an agreement to release hostages.
Israel-Hamas war: Gaza boy who lost arm in Israeli air strikes finds new hope across the world
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UN envoy says ‘reasonable' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence
The UN team “found clear and convincing information”.
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