The war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflict
NY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.
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'Pain that will last forever': A year of war, a cycle of destruction going back decades
NYT: A year on from October 7, peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever.
Water demand will surge because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Financial Times: Floating desalination plants and thirsty data centres stir up water.
Destiny Church and pro-Palestinian protesters clash outside TVNZ
About 35 police officers are at the scene to separate the rival groups.
Opinion: Gaza’s schools are for learning, not for dying
NYT OPINION: How can trauma be treated when it is never-ending?
Female soldiers who predicted October 7 say they are still being silenced
They are the eyes of the military along Israel’s embattled borders.
A ghostly life for those trickling back to villages attacked on October 7
New York Times: Reminders of the trauma are inescapable for those who have returned.
One year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting history
Last year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.
Saudi tycoon plans comeback with world’s tallest tower
Financial Times: Long-stalled project among a flurry of glitzy real estate deals
At least 21 killed by Israeli airstrike on Gaza mosque
Israel said the site was being used by Hamas to plan attacks.
'Very violent': Huge explosions reported in Beirut
Five Israeli strikes reportedly hit south Beirut and its outskirts.
Israel may launch ‘significant’ attack as anniversary of October 7 massacre nears
Military 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.
Middle East at war: 12 key moments
FT: Recent events are pushing the region towards the most dangerous crisis in decades.
Oil surges after Joe Biden’s comments on Israeli retaliation
Financial Times: US officials expect a response measured enough to avoid escalation.
'This is home': Kiwis in Israel determined to stay despite MFAT warnings, threat of regional war
Iran shot nearly 200 projectiles at Israel early on Wednesday NZ time.
A wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now Iran
New York Times: The long-feared “wider war” in the Middle East is here.
Biden works to limit conflict as Mideast edges closer to all-out war
Israeli officials have signalled they may not launch a huge attack on Iran.
Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock
Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.
After missile attack, Israel may be ready to risk all-out war with Iran
New York Times: Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct conflict.
Israel considers retaliatory strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear sites
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to exact a “heavy price” from Iran for its missile attack.
Businesses navigate geopolitical risks amid global instability
Boardrooms focus on assessing and mitigating geopolitical risks.
Peters warns against retaliatory actions in aftermath of Iran strikes on Israel
'Maximum restraint and diplomatic solutions are essential.'
As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found
NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.
Iran's missile strike on Israel claims life of Palestinian in West Bank
A man in the West bank has been killed by Iran's missile attack on Israel.
Israel’s invasions of Lebanon: How the last three conflicts ended
Financial Times: The land offensive follows multiple invasions over the past 50 years.
Middle East conflict could impact NZ exporters
Many of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.
'Danger is everywhere': Kiwi family stranded in war-torn Lebanon desperate to escape
The Dunedin parents are sheltering with their three children aged 8, 5 and 2.
Supreme Court: Israel can keep bodies for hostage negotiations
Walid Daqqa, detained for 38 years, died from cancer in April.
Why the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East war
New York Times: Major nations have essentially become onlookers to Mideast events.
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue as they prepare for ground invasion
Wave of attacks has eliminated Hezbollah commanders; Iran vows to respond.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
As Hezbollah threat loomed, Israel built up its spy agencies
NYT: How Israeli intelligence’s advances led to the targeting of key Hezbollah figures.
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.
Lebanon in crisis: Thousands flee as Israeli strikes escalate
Families flee airstrikes in Beirut, seeking shelter as hospitals overflow with casualties.