Go-to Mideast war mediator Qatar saves insecure truce with Tel Aviv trip
The visit by Qatari officials to Israel marked an extraordinary moment for both countries.
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Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in London
Former UK PM Boris Johnson was among the marchers.
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Abigail Mor Idan, a dual US-Israeli citizen, spent 51 days in captivity in Gaza.
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Palestinian militants have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.
Palestinian captives released, Israeli hostages return to Israel
Hamas is preparing to release more than a dozen hostages in exchange for more prisoners.
Israeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian attack
An Israeli container ship has been attacked by a suspected Iranian drone.
In Israel, families of hostages wait anxiously for news
New York Times: Authorities haven't said who will be released and who'll be left behind.
'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticised
Jewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.
Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.
'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.
How public opinion on the Israel-Hamas war has shifted
Financial Times: Surveys have picked up significant changes in the US and Europe.
Queen Camilla condemns abuse of female journalists
The royal hailed women as among the ‘bravest reporters of all’.
Israel battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are pressing their offensive against Hamas in northern Gaza.
Jewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffiti
It comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.
'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another week
The caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.
Israel and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 days
The Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.
'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on Gaza
Money continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in Gaza
His surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.
French Holocaust survivors recoiling from new war-linked anti-Semitism
100,000 people marched through Paris last week to denounce anti-Semitism.
Sasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas War
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Patients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital 'at gunpoint'
Israeli soldiers forced doctors, patients and civilians to leave al-Shifa.
Diana Wichtel: 'Talking about the events of the last weeks has felt impossible'
OPINION: A letter from a friend inspires consideration and contemplation.
Communications 'cut-off' in Gaza endangers already stricken civilians
Internet and telephone services have collapsed across the Gaza Strip for lack of fuel.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
What one photo shows about a Gaza hospital in chaos
NY Times: 'What was his name? I do not know. Did he survive? I do not know that, either.'
'Who will take care of them?': Supplies not enough to help stricken Gaza patients
Health officials said supplies and equipment don't solve the question of safe evacuation.
Desperate effort under way to evacuate young cancer patients from Gaza
New York Times: The youngest is not even a year old; the oldest is 14.
'A graveyard for children': Palestine's humanitarian catastrophe
OPINION: The children of Gaza report feeling "insecure all the time".
Battles around Gaza hospitals leave newborns stranded
Hundreds of patients and displaced people remain at Shifa Hospital.
Hezbollah-Israeli clashes risk escalating after mortar attack
Skirmishes between Hezbollah and the Israeli military continue to intensify.
Eleven New Zealanders leave Gaza via Rafah crossing - MFAT
MFAT says it is working 'around the clock' to get the remaining NZ citizens out of Gaza.
'Immense sadness': Two workers for NZ charity killed in Gaza bombings
A Kiwi charity that provides aid to war-torn nations has lost two of its local employees.
Questions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet advice
The tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.