Israel
Brownlee moves to improve NZ-Israel relations
In one of his first actions as Foreign Minister, Gerry Brownlee has written to Israel's Prime Minister seeking to restore the two countries' diplomatic relationship.
Palestinian prisoners go on mass hunger strike
More than 1000 Palestinians held in Israeli jails have begun a mass hunger strike against detention conditions.
Nights' Overseas - Israel
Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... Audio
Israeli police seek motivation for teenager's bomb threats
Israeli police spokesman Mickey Rosenberg talks to Morning Report about the teenager arrested for making bomb threats against Jewish institutions in New Zealand and around the world. Audio
Trump hedges bets on Palestinian homeland
Analysis - US President Donald Trump is not insisting on a 'two-state solution' to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but his motives are still unclear writes Graeme Acton.
Israel approves delayed settlement homes following Trump inauguration
"Now we can build," a Jerusalem official says, as Donald Trump - a staunch Israel supporter - takes office in the White House.
Israeli settlement resolution 'not end in itself'
Outspoken - A long-standing foreign policy expert has cast doubt on the real worth of New Zealand's initiative for peace in the Middle East.
Paris peace talks: Two-state solution reaffirmed for Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Countries at the Paris peace talks agreed only a two-state solution can resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but shied away from explicitly criticising Donald Trump's plans to move the US embassy…
Scepticism over 70 countries' message Israel and Palestine
Ministers from 70 countries meeting in Paris say Israel and Palestine need to commit to a two-state solution, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the meeting was a waste of time. Audio
France hosts Middle East peace talks
A major international conference to try to kick-start peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians is being held in Paris.
Syria accuses Israel of bombardment
Syria has accused Israel of firing rockets at an area west of Damascus, with reports of a military airport being hit.
Kiwi won't quit Gaza in solidarity with Palestinians
A New Zealand woman who lives in the Gaza Strip refuses to leave, despite strongly-worded advice from the government to do so. Audio
Four killed in Jerusalem truck attack
Four Israelis have been killed in Jerusalem by a Palestinian man who rammed a lorry into them, in what police say was a terrorist attack.
Israel cuts $6m in United Nations funding
Israel says it will cut $6 million in funding to the United Nations this year.
Is New Zealand at war with Israel now?
Analysis: The New Zealand-sponsored resolution to ban Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories had the makings of an episode of The Real Housewives of the UN, says Mohamed Hassan.
Israeli soldier convicted over Hebron death
An Israeli soldier filmed shooting dead a wounded Palestinian attacker after he had been disarmed of a knife has been convicted of manslaughter.
Foreign Minister's electorate office vandalised
Murray McCully's electorate office has been tagged in an apparent response to the UN Security Council resolution on Israel.
Israel to withhold bodies of Palestinian militants
Seeking to pressure Hamas to return the remains of soldiers and citizens, Israel will withhold the bodies of Palestinian militants killed in attacks against its citizens.
New Zealand Christians show support for Israel
A group of Christian evangelicals have been explaining their passionate commitment to the State of Israel. Audio
Pro-Israeli demonstration on Parliament grounds
About 100 pro-Israeli protesters gathered in the grounds of Parliament today to express their support for the Jewish state.
