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UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.

Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Israel vows to fight on in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce
More than 330 people were killed, the health ministry in Gaza said.

‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.

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'.

Hamas pauses all negotiations with Israel
Hamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing 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.

‘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.

Israeli military 'kicked out' of Lebanon villages, Heights remain occupied
Israeli military troops have withdrawn from southern Lebanon villages, but five key locations remain under Israeli control, violating the ceasefire deal.

Why six hostages' release is pivotal in Israel-Hamas negotiations
Hamas and Israel agreed to release six living hostages from Gaza on Saturday.

Israeli Prime Minister issues fiery warning
'Gates Of Hell': Netanyahu's Big Threat To Hamas; Vows To 'Finish Iran Job' Amid Nuclear Tensions.

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.

‘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.

Netanyahu praises Trump’s ‘revolutionary, creative’ Gaza plan amid backlash
Trump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage.