Israel’s expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip, aimed at conquering Gaza City and targeting the remaining Hamas strongholds in the besieged Palestinian ...

The countries said Israel's actions were “unacceptable and a violation of international law”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Qatar confirms that Hamas has responded positively to a Gaza ceasefire proposal, including a 60-day truce. Israel has not ...

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry asserts that Israel's planned operation in Gaza aims to establish an "illegal occupation," ...

It is still not too late, however, for New Zealand to take a lead. In particular, the government could make a more straightforward statement on Palestinian statehood than its close allies.