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‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.
How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.
‘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.'
Remains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas identified, family confirms
Hamas blamed a possible 'mix-up' for the initial misidentification of remains.
Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas is not Bibas boys' mother Shiri
Israel is also accusing Palestinian 'terrorists' of killing Shiri Bibas's two boys.
Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.
Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.
With fighting stilled, Palestinians face new trauma: Searching for their dead
New York Times: Families face fresh horrors as they search the rubble.
‘All hell’: Trump’s ultimatum on Gaza hostage situation
Trump set a Saturday deadline for hostages to be released from Gaza.
‘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.
‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in Gaza
Abbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
‘Brutal scene’: Palestinian ministry condemns West Bank actions
Israel is unapologetic for the latest attack on 'terrorist infrastructure' in Jenin.
NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.
Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.
‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZ
Jewish groups have slammed the hotline, saying it has 'crossed the line'.
Analysis: Fighting has halted in Gaza, but the war is not over
New York Times: Why Israel's Gaza truce faces a perilous road ahead.
As truce takes hold, Palestinians and Israelis express elation tinged with doubt
New York Times: The truce brings relief but leaves both sides wary of the future still.
Two judges shot dead at Iran’s Supreme Court
A person with a handgun entered the room of the two judges and shot them, spokesman says
Gaza ceasefire to begin later today
Hundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.
Biden and Trump defy their history of animosity to seal Gaza ceasefire
New York Times: Collaboration didn't stop both sides from claiming credit.
What we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
New York Times: Deal aims to achieve release of hostages and return to "sustainable calm".
Israel, Hamas agree deal for Gaza ceasefire
Ceasefire proposal has been brokered by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
Death toll in Gaza likely 40% higher than reported, researchers say
New York Times: Analysis found that more than 64,000 Palestinians may have been killed.