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Political commentators Neale Jones and Tim Hurdle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is joining calls for de-escalation between Israel and Iran as the conflict escalates. Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Iran has launched a large-scale drone and missile attack at Israel, in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Syria. Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: Iran attack on Israel escalates
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, in an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies. Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed it has targeted… Audio
Qantas reroutes Perth-London flights due to Middle East tensions
The move comes as expectations that Iran will attack Israel rise, the airline says.
Nathan Thrall - A Day in the Life of Abed Salama
Jerusalem-based American journalist and author Nathan Thrall's new book is named on ten best books of the year lists, including The New Yorker, The Economist and the Financial Times. A Day in the Life… Audio
Auckland protesters hold empty plates to highlight hunger in Gaza
Hundreds of people holding empty plates have gathered in central Auckland demanding the government call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Progress in talks to release hostages in Gaza
Let's get to the Middle East, correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
'Dad, please don't go out': The Gazans killed as Israel freed hostages
When Israeli special forces rescued two of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas there was relief for their families, but more than 70 people were reported killed on the night.
US senate expected to vote on aid for Israel and Ukraine
US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer is expected to force a vote on a stripped-down aid package for Israel and Ukraine.
The bill originally contained provisions to address security at the… Audio
Blinken in Israel to negotiate truce deal
The United States' top diplomat has sat down with Israeli and Palestinian officials as he continues efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.
Antony Blinken has already visited Egypt and Qatar to… Audio
Gaza's main hospitals and escape route cut off by Israeli army
The Israeli army has cut off southern Gaza's main hospitals and closed a significant escape route for hundreds of thousands of civilians who had been sheltering in Khan Younis according to Palestian… Audio
Israel PM Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state
Benjamin Netanyahu has again insisted Israel should retain security control over all Palestinian territories.
Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza, and must be allowed to return to their homes once conditions allow.
Israel's Supreme Court strikes down disputed law that limited court oversight
Eight of 15 justices ruled in favour of nullifying the law, the court said.
Drone strike hits cargo ship off India coast
The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.
Parliament’s first choice of debate topic is Gaza
Parliament pushed back it's business on Thursday to begin with an hour of debate over how far to go in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Audio
Israeli forces battle Hamas in southern Gaza as civilians say no place is safe
Israeli troops have been fighting fierce battles with Hamas in an expanding offensive into southern Gaza, forcing Palestinian civilians to cram into a city near the Egyptian border.
New Zealand residents escape Gaza, Peters says
Five New Zealand permanent residents have escaped Gaza through the Rafah crossing overnight, Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended minutes before it was due to expire
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been extended just minutes before it was due to expire. Israel's military says a truce with Hamas will continue "in light of the mediators" efforts to continue the… Audio
Israel-Hamas reportedly agree to extend truce
An agreement's been reached to extend the Israel-Hamas truce with the militant group expected to free another 10 hostages a day for two days. Today, 11 hostages were released by Hamas and are now back… Audio