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US troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensions

The Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.

The Iron Dome’s drone flaw – and how to fix it

It appears the air defence system is not designed to deal with drones.

Joe Biden sends missile system and 100 US troops to Israel

The mission marks the first significant deployment of US troops since the war began.

Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign

Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.

Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese towns amid escalating conflict

Israeli campaign has forced about 1.2 million people from their homes in Lebanon.

Two UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli strikes escalate in south Lebanon

Overnight, 22 people were killed and 139 wounded in a strike in Beirut, Lebanon's capital.

Kiwi mother describes harrowing escape from war-torn Lebanon

The Dunedin resident received help from the NZ embassy in Cairo.

Nowhere to go: How Gaza became a mass death trap

New York Times: “It seems unbelievable that these people…are unable to leave.”

Hezbollah reeling as Israel escalates attacks, but what's next?

For months, Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah had been locked in battle.

Female soldiers who predicted October 7 say they are still being silenced

They are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.

A ghostly life for those trickling back to villages attacked on October 7

New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.

Netanyahu: Iran’s regime will fall sooner than you think

OPINION: Hezbollah crumbles as Israel and Iran face imminent war.

One year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting history

Last year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.

At least 21 killed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque

Israel said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.

'Very violent': Huge explosions reported in Beirut

Five Israeli strikes reportedly hit south Beirut and its outskirts.

Oil prices head higher on Middle East tensions

FT: Brent crude rose almost 10% amid talk of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy assets.