New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
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Gaza ceasefire talks put on hold
Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.
Gaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider war
New York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.
'More than 40,000' killed in Israel’s war in Gaza
Gaza's health system near collapse, complicating accurate death toll in ongoing conflict.
US approves large-scale weapons package for Israel
Fighter jets and other military equipment in Israel delivery.
'Swamp of sewage': Health conditions worsen in Gaza
The city is a 'health disaster', with diseases running rampant through the ruins.
Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after 19 killed in Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas: Israeli hostage killed, two wounded
The group blamed the deaths on Israeli 'massacres' against Palestinians.
Hezbollah braces itself as conflict with Israel intensifies in southern Lebanon
Ten months after entering the war in Israel, Hezbollah is undeterred by Israeli strikes.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
Israel strikes two Gaza schools housing displaced people, killing 16
Latest in a series of attacks on education centres Israel says are being used by Hamas.
Iran doesn’t want escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel
Iran claims it needs to establish stability in the region after the attack from Israel.
'A crime against humanity': UN staff fired for helping Hamas
Nine staff are accused of aiding Hamas in the attack that started the war in Gaza.
Strikes in Gaza, stabbing near Tel Aviv
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks.
'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessary
Iran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza City school sheletering displaced persons: Hamas
Israeli military says the school was being used as a command centre for Hamas.
Iran releases statement after Hamas leader's killing
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas’ top political leader and played a key role in negotiations.
US fighter jets sent to Middle East over Iran-Israel war fears
US President Joe Biden says American warplanes will help protect Israel from attack.
Where does Hamas go from here?
The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh could disrupt ceasefire talks.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran
No one immediately claimed responsibility but suspicion immediately fell on Israel.
Mass Gaza exodus as Hamas says Israel stalls ceasefire
Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to evacuate from the central Gaza Strip.
Israel strikes deep in Lebanon after rocket attack
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged bombs in Lebanon after strikes killed 12.
US says Israel has a right to defence but wary of war
Tensions have intensified after the rocket attack.
Suspected Hezbollah strike on Israel kills 12 at football pitch, deadliest strike since October 7 attack
It's the deadliest strike in Israeli-occupied territory since the start of the Gaza war.
'Disrespectful': Trump blasts Harris as he reaffirms bond with Netanyahu
Netanyahu defends Gaza campaign as more than 39,000 killed in conflict so far.
'Israel must listen': NZ, Australia and Canada urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
Christopher Luxon, Anthony Albanese and Justin Trudeau release a joint statement.
Kamala Harris pressures Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza war, pushes for peace deal
'It is time for this war to end,' says US Vice-President after talks with Israel leader.
Israel risks all-out war with Hezbollah. A truce in Gaza may reduce that threat
New York Times: After months of low-level conflict, the risk of escalation remains high.
'When will it end?': War rages in Rafah
All ceasefire efforts have so far failed to make ground as fighting rages on.
Israeli settlements in Palestine 'illegal', says International Court of Justice
UN's top court says Israel should evacuate Palestinian settlements and pay reparations.
Adidas pulls ‘unacceptable’ advert featuring supermodel
The sports brand says its connection with tragic event was ‘completely unintentional'.
Israel strikes Gaza's last uninvaded urban centre
Israel is continuing to bombard central and southern Gaza.
‘We want our real lives back’: For Palestinians, Egypt is safe, but it’s not home
New York Times: Cairo now houses tens of thousands of Palestinians who fled war in Gaza.
US Pentagon ends Gaza pier mission
United States is to end the pier used to deliver humanitarian aid by sea to Palestinians.