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Israel reportedly source of secret information Trump shared
More revelations on Donald Trump's discussion of code-word only information with Russia. We go back to our Washington correspondent Simon Marks Audio
White House hits back at Trump intel criticism
The White House is fighting back against criticism Donald Trump may have compromised intelligence sources when he shared classified information with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov last week… Audio
Brownlee walks back Israel resolution comment
Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee has expressed regret over describing a United Nations resolution on Israel as 'premature' last week.
New Foreign Minister criticises Israel resolution
Gerry Brownlee has hardly let the ink dry on his new Foreign Affairs ministry warrant and he's already criticised a UN resolution on Israel as premature and lacking the support it needed to succeed. Audio
Brownlee: NZ should not intervene on Israel/Palestine conflict
Within 48 hours of becoming Foreign Minister, Gerry Brownlee has called the New Zealand co-sponsored UN resolution on Israel 'premature'.
Brownlee extends olive branch to Israel after spat last year
Gerry Brownlee, the new Foreign Minister spoke to our political editor Jane Patterson about mending New Zealand's relationship with Israel and the United Nations resolution - sponsored by NZ - that… Audio
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.