ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.
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Israel says it’s cutting off Gaza electricity
The power cut affects the territory's main desalination plant, vital for 600,000 people.
$700m cut: Columbia University accused of failing Jewish students amid protests
The cuts are due to alleged inaction on harassment of Jewish students.
How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.
‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.
‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s vision
The reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.
‘Hell plan’ unveiled: Israel’s ceasefire strategy for Gaza
The decision aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.
Israel suspends entry of supplies into Gaza after Hamas says no to US proposal
Hamas condemned the aid suspension as 'cheap blackmail' and a 'war crime'.
Bearded belly dancers and gold statues: Trump’s AI vision for Gaza stirs controversy
Trump's AI video shows Gaza as a beachside paradise with luxury hotels.
Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement
Hamas confirmed the release agreement, supervised by Egypt.
‘Most complicated crisis’: Gaza ceasefire faces new test
Israel halted prisoner releases after militants freed six hostages.
‘Blatant violation’: Hamas accuses Israel as prisoner release stalls
Hamas released six hostages on Saturday; Israel postponed the prisoner exchange.
Israel PM delays freeing Palestinian prisoners over ‘humiliating’ hostage release ceremonies
Netanyahu delays prisoner release until Hamas stops 'humiliating ceremonies.'
‘Day of celebration’: Tears of joy as Hamas frees more Israeli hostages
Emotions ran high in Tel Aviv with crowds clapping and weeping.
Remains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas identified, family confirms
Hamas blamed a possible 'mix-up' for the initial misidentification of remains.
Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas is not Bibas boys' mother Shiri
Israel is also accusing Palestinian 'terrorists' of killing Shiri Bibas's two boys.
‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remains
Hamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.
Hamas hands over coffins in transfer of Bibas family and elderly hostage bodies
Mock-up missiles placed by coffins bore the inscription: 'They were killed by USA bombs'.
‘Ready to release’: Hamas official on next steps in Gaza truce
Hamas is ready to release all hostages in one batch during the second phase.
Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.
Why six hostages' release is pivotal in Israel-Hamas negotiations
Hamas and Israel agreed to release six living hostages from Gaza on Saturday.
Israeli minister demands Hamas surrender, leave Gaza amid truce talks
Bezalel Smotrich demands that Hamas surrender arms and leave Gaza immediately.
With fighting stilled, Palestinians face new trauma: Searching for their dead
New York Times: Families face fresh horrors as they search the rubble.
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
The NZ Health sector is believed to be in chaos after multiple high profile resignations. Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down.
Threats of intense new war if Hamas hostages not released
The current truce is strained, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
‘No more games’: Israel urges action as hostage deadline looms
Hamas has delayed hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms.
‘All hell’: Trump’s ultimatum on Gaza hostage situation
Trump set a Saturday deadline for hostages to be released from Gaza.
‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensions
The next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.
Trump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeover
US President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.
Trump says US will own Gaza Strip
US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House
Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘revolutionary, creative’ Gaza plan amid backlash
Trump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage.
‘Complete withdrawal’: Israeli troops vacate strategic Gaza road
Israeli troops withdrew from the Netzarim Corridor on Sunday, easing tensions.
‘The death bunker’: Three Israeli hostages freed in truce swap with Hamas
The men were held captive in the Gaza Strip for 16 months.
Israel orders military to prepare for ‘voluntary departure’ of Gaza residents
Trump’s controversial proposal was the United States would 'take over' the Gaza Strip.