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'Trapped': Israeli strikes, tanks terrify Gaza
In central Gaza, Israeli forces have sent in tanks, sparking panic.
Hezbollah vows revenge after Israel confirms ordering pager attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu admits approving the deadly attack on communications devices.
Netanyahu vows to push Hezbollah back as Israeli strikes escalate
The visit came after Israel strikes killed at least three people near Sidon.
Israel hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civilians
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.
Trade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council countries signed after 18 years
Todd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.
'Crosses the line': CNN guest pulled after bad taste 'beeper jibe'
Ryan Gidursky, a conservative panellist, ‘crossed the line’ in a heated debate.
Israel parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agency
Humanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
UN chief ‘shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north Gaza
Israel launched a major air and ground assault in northern Gaza on October 6.
'Catastrophic': Israel warns against Iran retaliation
Israel warned Iran would 'pay a heavy price' if it responded to the strikes.
Why is Israel poised to attack Iran?
NYT: For decades they've fought a shadow war. Now the conflict has burst into the open.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
US wants end to Israel-Hezbollah war 'as soon as possible'
The call came as Israeli forces escalated their nearly month-long war in Lebanon.
Iranian markets slide and flights cancelled as Israeli attack looms
Financial Times: Country braced for retaliation after Tehran’s ballistic missile strike.
He dreamed of escaping Gaza. The world watched him burned alive
NYT: Video of Israeli strike has become symbol of the horrors of war for trapped Gazans.
US investigating leak of intel on Israel's Iran strike preparations
Israel is preparing munitions and drone activity for an attack on Iran.
Israel strike kills 73 Palestinians in northern Gaza
A siege around three hospitals in Gaza has tightened.
Israel, Iran-aligned foes vow to continue war after Hamas leader's death
Hamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas leader's death won't end Gaza war, experts warn
Australia's PM has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after the death of Yahya Sinwar.
The leader of Hamas is Dead. Will the fighting stop?
New York Times: Israel's killing of Hamas leader may create opportunities for truce.
Harrowing drone footage shows Hamas leader's last moments as Israel calls killing 'beginning of the end'
Yahya Sinwar appears to fling a stick at the Israeli drone before the video ends.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was known for his cunning and brutality
New York Times: The leader of Hamas was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Where a million desperate people are finding shelter in Lebanon
New York Times: Over one million displaced people seek safety amid Israeli bombings.
Uber explored possible bid for Expedia in ‘super-app’ growth push
Financial Times: Buying the travel website would be Uber's biggest deal.
Israel strikes kill mayor, devastate southern Lebanon
Israel has carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah, one of which killed the mayor.
‘Tragedy in Jabalia’: Gaza man loses more than 10 family members in latest airstrikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said at least 69 people have been killed in latest strikes.
Editorial: Let's push to bring America's Cup races back to NZ
OPINION: How fantastic it was to see Peter Burling and the crew claim early wins.