Terrorists specifically targeted young people and to ‘kill as many’ Israelis as possible'.

'We left the house without food, without water and without clothes.'

Palestinians are struggling to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by the Israeli military.

Settler violence had already soared under Israel’s far-right government.

UN warns of untold human suffering and calls on Israel to reverse the directive.

The attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.

Orders sent panic through civilians and aid workers already struggling under airstrikes.

Hamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.

Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.

Medics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.

International aid groups have warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The royals have condemned the brutal attack.

'I am not sure if Kiwis can imagine what it feels like running to a bomb shelter.'

More than 1800 lives have already been claimed on both sides since Saturday.

Group comes together in Hastings to stand in solidarity with those suffering.

Shani Louk was at an outdoor music festival when militants stormed the area.

Multiple party leaders also weighed in on their thoughts on the situation.

'I'm not going to feel safe until I touch New Zealand soil.'

Hamas militants launched an attack inside Israel over the weekend, killing hundreds.

Hamas has achieved what it wanted by attacking Israel: Terror, escalation, and disruption.

Eyes were closed in the lead-up to the onslaught by the militant group.

Opinion: The Israeli government is the most right-wing in Israeli history.

Conflict could have major repercussions beyond Israel's border.

Estimates say as many as 100 soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage.

OPINION: Fifty years after the last big attack, Israel was caught by surprise.

A US carrier strike group will go to the Eastern Mediterranean to assist Israel.