The Latest Breaking News from Israel

New Zealand may be a long way geographically from Gaza, and the government’s ability to influence the course of events there may be limited, but the nation’s inconsistent position on the appalling conflict is diminishing its vital interests.

Israeli strike in southern Beirut claims civilian lives and Hezbollah commander, sparking regional tensions and calls for peace.

U.S. reaffirms support for Israel's security against Hezbollah threats. Recent attack condemned, diplomatic efforts ongoing.

The Hezbollah commander the Israeli military says it killed in an airstrike was blamed by Israel for a deadly weekend rocket attack and was accused by the U.S. of orchestrating a deadly 1983 bombing aimed at U.S. Marines in Beirut