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Egypt has threatened to suspend its peace treaty with Israel if Rafah is hit.
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The ambulance that went in search of a fleeing family has been found, blackened and burnt.
New Zealand joins global warnings against Israel’s planned Rafah invasion
Global warnings of disaster and repercussions if Israel launches ground invasion in Rafah.
Israel claims it has found tunnels Hamas used under Gaza's UN headquarters
Israel says it discovered tunnels under the headquarters of Gaza's UN agency.
Joe Biden order attaches conditions to military aid, easing Democratic rift
Lawmakers praise cutting off military aid to nations that violate protection of civilians.
Israel strikes kill 44 after Netanyahu says ground invasion is coming
An Israeli announcement of a ground invasion set off panic and warnings from diplomats.
Israel seeks to evacuate Palestinians ahead of expected southern Gaza invasion
The announcement comes after heavy international criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
Israel starts bombing Rafa, kills 13
Israeli airstrikes have killed over a dozen people overnight in Rafah.
Blinken: Hamas-Israel deal still possible though the sides remain far apart
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier rejected a detailed plan by Hamas.
'Only absolute victory': Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ ceasefire deal
The PM says giving in to Hamas' demands will give it opportunity for another massacre.
Hamas gives 'positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Qatar PM says Hamas’ reaction to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan has been positive.
More than half of Gaza’s population crammed into border town
Israel’s evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip now cover two-thirds of the territory.
What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Middle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.
Israeli minister blasts Biden, sparks anger at sensitive time for US ties
An Israeli minister said Donald Trump would give the country more freedom to fight Hamas.
'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikes
Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
Imitation body bags, fake blood outside Auckland city train station for Gaza protest
Organisers have promised to march every Sunday in Auckland until a ceasefire is declared.
Explained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen
British forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.
Sasha Borissenko: Case against Israel has more bark than bite
OPINION: How the limits of international law are being exposed once again.
Hamas shows signs of resurgence in parts of Gaza
Signs of a Hamas revival will directly challenge the Israeli army's aims for Gaza.
Police reopen road after inspecting 'item of concern' found near Israeli embassy
Police were investigating after an item of concern was found outside the Israeli embassy.
PM Christopher Luxon corrects himself on Gaza statement
Hours after Police Minister was forced to correct the record, PM has had to do the same.
How should NZ respond to calls for a ceasefire in Gaza?
OPINION: NZ will have to take stock of what the ICJ has ordered in the case of Gaza.
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.
Israel investigates claim Palestinian man was killed while waving white flag
Israel will check claims soldiers shot a surrendering Palestinian in Gaza.
Israeli document spells out 'abhorrent' allegations against UN staffers
The allegations against the UN prompted Western countries to freeze vital funds.
Protesters descend on Devonport over Red Sea military action
Protesters descended on the Devonport Naval Base today.
Govt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on Israel
New Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.
UN chief calls for countries to continue Gaza aid funding after allegations of militant ties
Appeal comes after employees of the UN agency were accused of taking part in October 7.
US sees progress on potential ceasefire and hostage release deal
US negotiators are making progress on a potential deal in which Israel.
Netanyahu says Israel will press offensive for ‘complete victory’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on until complete victory.
Te Pāti Māori calls UN Gaza genocide court order a ‘significant step’ for justice
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has welcomed the International Court of Justice ruling.
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent Gaza genocide - stops short of ordering ceasefire
Israel is ordered to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and acts of genocide.
Israel accused of shooting civilians waiting for aid
'We were going to get flour ... young people were martyred.'