Lightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired'
'There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'
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Israel strikes Hezbollah site amid fragile Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon says at least 3961 people have been killed, mostly in recent weeks.
'Lebanon doesn't deserve this': Despair as residents return home to destruction
Israeli strikes devastate Tyre, destroying homes and infrastructure; 30,000 have no water.
Hezbollah claims victory as tens of thousands return to ruined towns
Hezbollah claims 'victory' despite losses; Lebanese army reinforces south under ceasefire.
'Brink of collapse': EU urges immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
EU says UN peacekeepers and Lebanese troops should be the only armed forces in the area.
Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run low
Gaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.
US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN
US says there 'has to be a linkage between a ceasefire and the release of hostages'.
Government designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity
The Govt has also slapped a similar designation on the Houthi movement.
Coffee, juice, shawarma: Tiny traces of normal life in a ruined Gaza
New York Times: A few pockets of ordinary life bloom in defiance of war.
A tale of two journeys: Divided roads highlight West Bank inequality
NY Times: Separate roads for Israelis and Palestinians highlight West Bank inequality.
Attack, withdraw, return: Israel’s bloody cycle of war in North Gaza
New York Times: Hospitals struggle as Israel forces intensify strikes in the area.
Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Beirut
Israel has pounded Beirut in another barrage of strikes.
Israel opens new aid route as US deadline looms, but crisis worsens
Kissufim crossing for aid to Gaza is opened, but agencies say it's insufficient.
'Trapped': Israeli strikes, tanks terrify Gaza
In central Gaza, Israeli forces have sent in tanks, sparking panic.
Hezbollah vows revenge after Israel confirms ordering pager attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu admits approving the deadly attack on communications devices.
Dozens killed after Israeli strike in Gaza, medics say
Residents said the building that was hit at dawn on Sunday had housed at least 30 people.
Buried for 14 hours after Israeli strike, Lebanese toddler makes recovery
'Ali is the sole survivor of his family,' said Hussein Khalifeh, his father's uncle.
Three charged in alleged Iran plot to assassinate Trump
The assignment to try to kill Republican leader allegedly began in mid-to-late September.
'For your safety, leave': Israel tightens siege on Gaza
Airstrikes still rage over Gaza, with recent strikes destroying two homes.
Netanyahu vows to push Hezbollah back as Israeli strikes escalate
The visit came after Israel strikes killed at least three people near Sidon.
Israel hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civilians
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.
Hezbollah open to a ceasefire but 'will not beg'
Hezbollah's new leader says the group could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms.
'Crosses the line': CNN guest pulled after bad taste 'beeper jibe'
Ryan Gidursky, a conservative panellist, ‘crossed the line’ in a heated debate.
Deadly cycle continues: Middle East turmoil escalates
Analysis: The deadly cycle of retaliation between Israel and Iran continues.
Israel parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agency
Humanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
UN chief ‘shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north Gaza
Israel launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza on October 6.
'Catastrophic': Israel warns against Iran retaliation
Israel warned Iran would 'pay a heavy price' if it responded to the strikes.
Israel says conducting 'precise strikes' in Iran as fears of wider war grow
Explosions reported in Tehran as Israel responds to Iranian attacks with air strikes.
'This is a war crime': Israeli strike kills journalists in Lebanon
Lebanon's toll exceeds 2500 dead as strikes hinder refugees fleeing to Syria, says UN.
Why is Israel poised to attack Iran?
NYT: For decades they've fought a shadow war. Now the conflict has burst into the open.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
US wants end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'as soon as possible'
The call came as Israeli forces escalated their nearly month-long war in Lebanon.