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US Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024
Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a live debate yesterday where Biden raised further concerns for his supporters, The IDF continues its push into Gaza, displacing thousands.
Biden unveils new hostage deal to bring end to Israel-Hamas war
The US President's Gaza ceasefire plan includes a phased end to hostilities, massive aid.
Watch: Greens call for action on Gaza
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex Robertson
A lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of others
His first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.
US says use of its weapons by Israel likely violated international law
First-of-its-kind assessment comes after seven months of airstrikes and ground fighting.
What is on the table for Gaza ceasefire talks?
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.
Police swarm Columbia University to clear pro-Palestinian protesters
Police carrying riot shields clear Ivy League campus, arrest dozens.
Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 18, mostly children, as US advances aid package
Officials say Israeli strikes on the Gaza city killed 18 people, including 14 children.
UN appeals for $4.7 billion as Gaza famine looms
UN says facing looming Gaza famine requires food, sanitation, water, and health facilities
Oscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walk
The Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.
Gunmen take hostages at US company’s Turkish factory
Public feeling against Israel and its main ally the US has risen in Turkey.
Watch: Soldiers dressed as doctors raid hospital to kill suspected ‘Hamas terrorists’
Clandestine operation in West Bank left 'terror group member' and two other suspects dead.
After 100 days, Israel-Hamas war has no signs of ending
Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war.
Aussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine message
Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.
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”.
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.