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At least 25 killed after Israeli strikes on tent camps in Rafah
Incident the latest deadly attack on displaced people in Gaza.

Israel 'can't eliminate Hamas': Army leader questions war plan
The Israeli Army’s chief spokesman is questioning the stated goal of destroying Hamas.

Two tank shells, five girls in a bedroom - only one survived
Why a bereaved Palestinian doctor is coming to NZ to share his message of hope.

How will dissolving the Israel war cabinet impact ceasefire talks?
Major wartime policies will now be solely decided by Netanyahu's security Cabinet.

Fight for control of Yemen’s banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economy
Rivalry over the banks is throwing Yemen’s financial system into deeper turmoil.

Israeli military announces ‘tactical pause’ in attempt to increase flow of aid into Gaza
It says the 11-hour pauses for Gaza aid are to take place every day until further notice.

How does the departure of Netanyahu's biggest rival affect the war?
The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust

Hamas responds to ceasefire plan with 'remarks'
Hamas said they were ready to 'deal positively' in regards to a plan to end the war.

Gantz quits Israel’s war cabinet, citing frustrations with Netanyahu
Gantz has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of mismanaging the war effort.

'Hell': Israeli bombings killed 274 to rescue four hostages
The Israel raid to release four hostages killed or wounded dozens of children.

Hostage rescued in Gaza taken to same hospital where mother is being treated
Israel has carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the war began.

Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere
Financial Times: He has one plan: endless war so he can stay in office and out of jail.

Proposed Gaza ceasefire puts Benjamin Netanyahu at crossroads
ANALYSIS: The proposal would likely end the PM's reign in power in Israel.

'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.

Ditch the back-to-back flights to Europe: save your sanity and stop in Doha
How to spend three days in Qatar's capital city.

'Night of horror': Palestinians sheltering in tents killed by air strikes
The attacks hit people sheltering in tents west of Rafah.

Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit
The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.

Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.

Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
A heavy security presence has been seen on the streets of Tehran since the crash.

France backs application for Netanyahu arrest warrant for crimes against humanity
Belgium and Slovenia also backed the move.

UN halts all food distribution in Rafah
No aid has entered via a pier set up by the US for sea deliveries for the past two days.

Iranian president's death could reverberate across the Middle East
Israel has long viewed Iran as its greatest threat.

'We deserve a decent life': Fight rages on as airstrikes kill 27 in Gaza
The victims were mostly women and children, as fighting rages on across the country.

Heavy rain, wind hamper search for Iranian president after helicopter crash
Public urged to pray as massive rescue operation launched in fog-shrouded forest.

Aid trucks rolling at US pier in Gaza but delivery challenges far from solved
Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built US pier.

Blockout 2024: Why fans are turning on their favourite celebrities
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are being targeted in a new online movement.

Biden administration to send $1b more in weapons, ammo to Israel
There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.

Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession from their homeland
Palestinians will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from Israel this week.

How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?