Gaza border opened to allow some to flee the war
Dual passport holders and seriously wounded allowed to leave Gaza.
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'The history of both sides is tragic, to say the least.'
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Palestinians plead ‘stop the bombs’ at UN meeting
'Stop the bombs and save lives!' Palestinian ambassador pleaded at UN meeting.
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Israeli troops raid northern Gaza to ‘prepare’ for full-scale incursion
Israelis “prepare the battlefield” before an expected ground invasion.
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Helen Clark: 'Punishment of Gaza civilians violation of international humanitarian law'
'There is a terrible scale of human suffering there'.
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Israeli officials outraged over UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres’ latest comments.
NZ charities unite, refugees record and careening climate | Focus Morning Bulletin October 26, 2023
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Coalition of Māori leaders reject Te Pāti Māori demand
Māori Party copping criticism over calls to expel Israeli ambassador.
'My friends are at war': Breakers coach on Israel conflict
Mody Moar grew up in Israel and spent five years serving in the army there.
Devastating reason Gazan parents are writing names on children's bodies
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Israel launches 400 strikes across Gaza, killing hundreds
Gaza's health ministry says hundreds of people died in the past day after airstrikes.
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US sending defences and advisers to Middle East as Gaza ground assault looms
A ground assault into Gaza is expected in the coming days.
Hastings protest in support of Palestine and ceasefire in Gaza
Leaders of NZ's main parties are looking the other way regarding Israel, organiser says.
Tauranga to host Te Pūtake o te Riri commemoration of New Zealand Wars
Tauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Police seize ancient jewellery taken from Ukraine
Five people who were attempting to sell the pieces in Spain have been arrested.
Second aid convoy brings hope to desperate Palestinian civilians in Gaza
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees confirmed the arrival of 14 trucks.
'Very frightening': Kiwi working for UN in Gaza
The UN's headquarters in Gaza was evacuated after Israel called for civilians to leave.
‘Do not travel’: Government warns Kiwis to avoid Israel, Palestinian Territories
Kiwis have been warned of possible kidnapping, rocket fire and military action.
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London
Demonstrators marched in London and other cities to demand Israel stop bombarding Gaza.
Hezbollah already ‘is in the heart’ of Israel-Hamas war
'We are trying to weaken the Israeli enemy and let them know that we are ready.'
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The hospital explosion was most likely caused when part of that rocket crashed.
Focus: Protesters rally in Auckland in support of Palestine
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