Houthis show no sign of ending Red Sea attacks
Attacks aimed at Israel-linked ships in effort to stop the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
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Lose a limb or risk death? Tough decisions for Gaza’s war wounded
The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says amputations have become commonplace.
Communication cut, refugees ordered to evacuate as Israel expand Gaza ground offensive
Israel’s offensive is one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history.
Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war
The Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.
'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peace
Pope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.
At least 68 killed in one of deadliest strikes on Gaza
Palestinians carried dead and wounded, including children, following the deadly strike.
Mother of Hamas victim on facing first Christmas without her daughter
She returned alone to her family home in Germany without her daughter for Christmas.
More than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes; hundreds detained
The Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.
Now you see it, now you don't: Banksy artwork taken from London street soon after it appears
Latest artwork by Banksy stolen less than an hour after he confirmed it was his.
Hamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefire
Up to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.
Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy
New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.
Christmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real life
OPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.
Gaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world news
From the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.
What's inside Hamas' tunnel network?
Anyone moving in from the light becomes a perfect silhouette deep in the Hamas tunnels.
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
OPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.
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.
Biden warns Israel it is 'losing support' over war
New York Times: Biden's comments expose a widening rift with PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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.
'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.
Who’s a ‘coloniser’? How an old word became a new weapon
New York Times: As an insult or a line of attack, 'colonial' is enjoying a field day.
Israel presses ahead with renewed US military support
Heavy fighting is raging across Gaza, including in the devastated north.
'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.
'Merciless Israeli bloodbath': US criticised for blocking call for ceasefire in Gaza
The vote in the 15-member UN Security Council on Friday was 13-1 with the UK abstaining.
Gaza at 'breaking point', says UN, with aid operation 'in tatters'
US to veto UN resolution for immediate ceasefire as more than 17,400 killed in Gaza.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters to call for ceasefire in Gaza
Winston Peters also plans to 'unequivocally condemn' the Hamas terror attacks of Oct 7.