A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago in Gaza, is killed in an Israeli airstrike
Her family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha”.
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No more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - Mfat
One citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.
Communications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip
Internet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by Hamas
Second group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, return to Israel.
Israel and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holds
Hamas to release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in prisoner swap
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have returned home to the West Bank.
Private Auckland school shuts down Palestine support group
Diocesan said it did not condone any views that created or supported political division.
Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting as battles intensify
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants.
Gaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assault
Israel’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.
Pink’s poi flag controversy raises cultural concerns, claims of ‘something sinister’
Māori are questioning the superstar's on-stage cultural antics.
Israel orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN says
Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.
Letters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievements
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John Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking out
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Israeli airstrike escalates crackdown
Settlers avenge deaths of four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.
10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.
Israeli settler population in West Bank tops half a million
Figure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in years
It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.
John Minto: Time to reassess NZ’s Middle East stance
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US President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right government
Israeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.
New Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priority
Country’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.
'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West Bank
Weapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.
Booking.com adds travel warnings for West Bank settlements
The website urges customers to review their government's travel advisories before booking.
Israeli strikes on Palestine continue; women and children among dead as Jihad commander killed
Israeli aircraft pummeled targets in the Gaza Strip, raising the Palestinian death toll.
Horrific scenes as Israeli police attack mourners at slain journalist's funeral
The violent scenes will likely to add to the grief and outrage across the Arab world.
'We think, when will it be my turn?': Palestinians decry Israeli raids as collective punishment
Israeli forces have carried out a widespread campaign of raids across the West Bank.
'Didn't think I'd see him alive:' Palestinian teen abused by Israeli settlers
Tareq Zubeidi was abducted and beaten by a group of Israeli settlers.
Massive manhunt for six prisoners after Shawshank-style escape
Six Palestinian prisoners have dug out of prison, just like the Shawshank Redemption.
Marianne Elliott: When we work together, some problems stop being so big
Service has always been a significant part of Marianne Elliott's life.
Israel bombs Gaza Strip, retaliates for incendiary balloons
The balloons are supposed to burst over their targets and deliver the payload.
Ben & Jerry's to stop selling ice cream in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The company said sales in the occupied areas were 'inconsistent with our values'.
'Flagrant violation': UN urges Israel to halt building of settlements
United Nations 'deeply troubled' by Israel's plan to add housing to illegal settlement.
Palestinians clash with Israeli settlers over threatened evictions
The evictions in Palestinian territory could ignite another round of bloodshed.