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Deported Gaza flotilla activists 'treated like animals'
"They put us on our knees, facing down. And if we moved, they hit us. They were laughing at us, insulting us and hitting us," an Italian regional councillor says.
Group of 137 Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey
Activists were "forced to kneel with their hands zip-tied for at least five hours, after some participants chanted 'Free Palestine'," an Israeli legal centre says.
Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza
Israel says it's preparing to implement the first phase of Trump's Gaza proposal, even as strikes continue.
Hamas prepared to release all Israeli hostages under Trump peace plan
Hamas said it agreed to releasing hostages and handing over administration of the enclave.
Wellington protestors brave rain to urge Israeli sanctions, Palestinian statehood
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations New Zealand was not yet ready to recognise a Palestinian state.
NZ Embassy seeks contact with three detained on Gaza flotilla
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said they expect any New Zealanders to be treated in a manner consistent with international law. Audio
Global Sumund Flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy
The Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel. Adi Leason, father of… Audio
Gaza aid flotilla says it has been intercepted by military
Military personnel intercepted an international flotilla trying to deliver medicine and food to Gaza and boarded its boats. Audio
Trump gives Hamas three days to respond to peace plan
Hamas is reviewing a 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump says Gaza peace deal is 'beyond very close'
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza peace deal is "beyond very close", after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Trump hopeful for Gaza peace deal after Netanyahu talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, as he meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Correspondent… Audio
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Priests chain themselves to MP's Auckland office over Gaza stance
An Anglican priest chained to MP Erica Stanford's Auckland electorate office says they will stay there until they get an audience.
Israel welcomes NZ’s decision to delay Palestinian recognition
Israel is pleased the New Zealand government has decided now is not the time to recognise a Palestinian state. Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand, Alon Roth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ faces reputational hit over Palestine stance
An international relations expert says New Zealand will take a reputational hit internationally following its decision not to recognise Palestine as a state. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Ukraine hit by 12-hour Russian aerial attack
In Ukraine - four people have been killed, and at least 70 others injured, in an aerial attack by Russia that lasted more than twelve hours. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to… Audio
Backlash over NZ’s refusal to recognise Palestine at UN
The government is being criticised for its decision not to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly last week. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann from New York Audio
Israel's ambassador to NZ praises Peters after UN speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters told the United Nations that New Zealand would not recognise Palestinian statehood.
'Blood still boiling': NZ Palestinian in disbelief over Peters' UN speech
A Palestinian man is angry at New Zealand's failure to recognise Palestine as a state.
