Latest from Lebanon

After missile attack, Israel may be ready to risk all-out war with Iran

New York Times: Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct conflict.

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates

'We are at the height of a difficult war against Iran’s Axis of Evil' - Israeli PM

State media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'

Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.

As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found

NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.

Israel’s invasions of Lebanon: How the last three conflicts ended

Financial Times: The land offensive follows multiple invasions over the past 50 years.

US says it supports Israel as ground raids in Lebanon begin, 46 Kiwis affected

Israel have begun a limited ground assault in Lebanon.

Israeli military begins first ground incursion into Lebanon in nearly two decades

New York Times: Israel warns of a significant escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.

Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters

Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.

Lebanese army retreats as Israel readies for possible ground incursion

Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut, killing at least 95, amid fears of a ground invasion.

Netanyahu declares Israel has settled the score with Hezbollah's Nasrallah

Netanyahu claims continued strikes will aid in returning hostages home.

‘When’s it going to be my turn?’: Kiwi journalist’s terror as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut

'It was just bang after bang after bang, and the building shaking.'

Israel claims to target Hezbollah’s leader in massive Beirut airstrike, casualties reported

Large blasts rock Beirut; US denies prior knowledge of strike in Lebanon.

Israel prepares for ground offensive in Lebanon as Biden warns of all-out war

Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah until displaced residents can return home.

What is Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon?

New York Times: A series of attacks has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia.

Lebanon reels after Israeli strikes kill nearly 500

At least 492 people were killed and more than 1,600 were injured, Lebanese officials say.

PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon

Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald

Raising the stakes, Israel gambles that Hezbollah will back down

New York Times: Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah.

Deadliest day in Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill 492, including 35 children

Arab states strongly condemned Israel for the escalating hostilities.