'Hell': Israeli bombings killed 274 to rescue four hostages
The Israel raid to release four hostages killed or wounded dozens of children.
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The attacks hit people sheltering in tents west of Rafah.
Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit
The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.
'Bring them home': New footage of hostages released to Israel
The footage shows Hamas capturing five women on October 7.
'I could lose them right now': Man's urgent plea to get family out of war-torn Gaza
A Palestinian man wants special NZ visas to be available during the Israel-Hamas war.
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Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
A heavy security presence has been seen on the streets of Tehran since the crash.
France backs application for Netanyahu arrest warrant for crimes against humanity
Belgium and Slovenia also backed the move.
UN halts all food distribution in Rafah
No aid has entered via a pier set up by the US for sea deliveries for the past two days.
Iranian president's death could reverberate across the Middle East
Israel has long viewed Iran as its greatest threat.
'We deserve a decent life': Fight rages on as airstrikes kill 27 in Gaza
The victims were mostly women and children, as fighting rages on across the country.
Heavy rain, wind hamper search for Iranian president after helicopter crash
Public urged to pray as massive rescue operation launched in fog-shrouded forest.
Aid trucks rolling at US pier in Gaza but delivery challenges far from solved
Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built US pier.
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Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are being targeted in a new online movement.
Biden administration to send $1b more in weapons, ammo to Israel
There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.
Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession from their homeland
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'A horrible loss of life': Blinken slams Israel's handling of the war
Antony Blinken says Israeli tactics are driving an insurgency - and are failing.
Israel moves deeper into Rafah, fights regrouping Hamas militants
Israeli forces battling Palestinian militants across Gaza, including in 'cleared' areas.
Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza’s last refuge
Israel plans to expand operations in Gaza's last refuge.
Why has the US paused delivery of bombs to Israel?
The bombs are on hold as the US says Israel has not taken civilian impacts into account.
Israel seizes Gaza’s vital Rafah crossing with 'limited' invasion
The UN has warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians.
Israel strikes Rafah after Hamas accepts a Gaza ceasefire proposal
Palestinians had hoped that a planned Israeli attack had been averted.
NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
Palestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasion
Israel described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.
Ceasefire talks over, Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’
Israel closed its crossing point for delivering humanitarian aid for Gaza after attack.
There’s progress in truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war
A top UN official says there is full-blown famine in northern Gaza.
What is on the table for Gaza ceasefire talks?
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.
Auckland uni says tents of pro-Palestine protesters will be removed tonight
UoA says it 'fully supports' right to peaceful protest. Protesters told to be respectful.