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UN backs Trump Gaza plan as Israel hails, Hamas rejects
The plan creates an international force to demilitarise and secure Gaza.
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Remains of Israeli officer returned after 11 years
If confirmed, he becomes the 24th hostage repatriated under the Gaza truce.
Inside: US stepping up presence in Gaza to support ceasefire
US move relegates Israel to a secondary role on what humanitarian aid enters Gaza.
'Firmly rejects, with contempt': Israel hits back at Turkey genocide case
Arrest warrants target 37 Israeli officials, including top cabinet members.
Hamas gives first indication of ceding arms in Gaza ceasefire
It's a sign the group is prepared to make further concessions towards the peace plan.
US seeks two-year UN mandate for Gaza stabilisation force
New York Times: Deployment of international troops could reinforce the fragile ceasefire.
Turkey and allies urge Palestinian-led future for Gaza
The seven-nation bloc met in Istanbul to back a Palestinian-led recovery.
Ex-IDF legal chief detained after disappearance
Her resignation letter admits her office leaked the footage last year.
Classified US report finds backlog of hundreds of possible Israeli human rights violations
It complicates process to review credible allegations against IDF military units in Gaza.
Israel says bodies from Gaza not of missing hostages
Israel's military says three bodies taken from Gaza were not missing hostages.
Israel hits Gaza site hours after deadliest night since truce began
Israel said it acted after soldier Yona Efraim Feldbaum, 37, was killed in Rafah.
'We're not sending a junior': Govt deploys NZDF officer to Israel amid Gaza conflict after US request
The deployment will initially be for six weeks, according to the Defence Minister.
Hamas under pressure to return remaining hostage bodies amid Gaza ceasefire
Israeli forces have received the coffin of the 16th hostage from Hamas.
The issue NZ’s in minority on at Asian summit – but Luxon not concerned
It's an issue many Asian nations have a strong view on.
'We want to bring life back' - in Gaza's ruins, a grandmother keeps family and hope alive
Metal sheets mark the small patch of sand the family now calls home.
Israel vows to keep control of Gaza security under US-brokered ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel alone will decide who joins Gaza truce patrols.
Trump makes MidEast pit stop en route to Asia summits, Xi talks
He is due to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea to try to end the trade war.
'The conditions for stabilisation': Rubio eyes rapid Gaza deployment
Marco Rubio says talks are under way to form an international Gaza force.
Trump warns Israel over West Bank annexation
US Secretary of State arrives in Israel as fresh tensions test the fragile Gaza truce.
Vance says Israel not a ‘vassal state’ as criticism swirls around Netanyahu
Three US envoys in the country with Secretary of State due tomorrow.
Court says Israel must allow UNRWA and UN aid into Gaza
Israel dismissed the ICJ's advisory opinion as politically motivated.
The slow process of setting up a Gaza 'stabilisation force'
New York Times: Countries are concerned about potential direct conflict with Hamas.
Vance arrives in Israel to bolster fragile Gaza ceasefire
Arab mediators also pressured Hamas to step up efforts to locate hostage remains.
US envoy and Kushner meet Netanyahu as Gaza ceasefire strains
Humanitarian aid resumed on Monday after Israel reversed an earlier ban.
Trump warns Hamas to stick to Gaza truce deal
His remarks followed new violence threatening the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Meloni marks three years in power as Italy's leader
Her Brothers of Italy party now polls above the 26% that won her power.
Where the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stands
New York Times: Dozens of Palestinians were killed, but both sides say the truce remains.
Desperately needed aid now reaching more of Gaza’s population
World Food Programme moved more than 3000 tonnes of food aid into Gaza last week.
Palestinians freed from Israeli detention met with joy and tragedy
Al-Mo’taz Samara was seized at a Gaza hospital and taken to an Israeli detention centre.
Trump warns Hamas after US claims group plotting new Gaza assault
A fragile ceasefire deal last week ended Israel's assault and freed hostages.