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A geopolitics expert says Israeli strategies for recovering hostages taken by Hamas could follow multiple avenues.

Israel's death toll since the attack has climbed to more than 1000, and return fire on Gaza has killed more than 900.

Democracy Project Analyst Geoffrey Miller says Israel is assembling a ground offensive, but it could take weeks to carry out.

He says Israel could also pursue other options.

"There are 5000 Palestinians in Israeli jails- they might be swapped for those at some point, or they might be used to secure a ceasefire."

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The White House has confirmed Hamas is holding at least 20 Americans hostage- and 14 have been killed.

The death toll in Israel since the Palestinian military group's attack has surpassed 1000, and more than 900 have been killed in retaliatory strikes on Gaza.

US President Joe Biden has reiterated unwavering support for Israel, comparing Hamas to Isis.

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Biden is unlikely to encourage the IDF to show restraint in their response as the death toll in Gaza climbs.

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Dame Jacinda Ardern endorsed Labour in a Facebook livestream this morning.

The former Prime Minister claimed a vote for Labour was the best way to guarantee further action on issues like climate change and child poverty.

ZB political editor Jason Walls isn't convinced this move will sway all international voters over to Labour's side- as many haven't forgotten the party's Covid and MIQ debacle.

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The daughter-in-law of an elderly woman scammed out of $100,000 believes the bank should've picked it up.

The Auckland victim was tricked into sending the money overseas to unlock an imaginary Covid subsidy payment.

Kim Weston say her mother-in-law made 13 international money transfers in person at her local ASB.

"She's been with the bank for 25 years, she'd never transferred any money before- maybe the first one would have been alright, but with the amount of times she's been in there, I thought if would have brought red flags straight away."

The Banking Ombudsman is investigating the case.

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Hundreds of pro-Palestine supporters gathered to demonstrate outside the Israeli embassy in London.

Three people were arrested during the protest, and police have assured Londoners that officers will have an enhanced presence to protect the public.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says tension is running high between London's pro-Palestine and Jewish community as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies.

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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The Israel Institute of NZ and Jewish Council are calling on the Government here to deem Hamas a terrorist organisation, and follow other Western countries in their condemnation. Should our Government do more in support of Israel?

Chris Hipkins has hinted former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern could have some campaign involvement before Saturday's election. Could this extra boost sway some voters over to Labour's camp?

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Celebrity medical practitioner and physician Dr Tom Mulholland died suddenly over the weekend.

Mulholland hosted his own TV and radio shows, wrote two best-selling books and was a professional speaker for the likes of Google, Microsoft and Hilton.

The Country's Jamie Mackay says he was an 'adventurer' and 'raconteur' who will be missed by many. 

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National's Chris Luxon has promised to double the value of exports in 10 years, if elected.

The party also vowed to pursue Free Trade Agreements, pump up our trade missions, and prioritise increasing trade with India.

BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie isn't too confident about National's proposal.

"The fact is, New Zealand's export performance unfortunately hasn't changed very much in the last 30 to 40 years- we're still sending about 20 percent of our stuff offshore."

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According to a new report from Auckland Council, dog attacks are on the rise.

Data shows that aggressive or 'unwanted' dog behaviour has increased by 59 percent from last year, while dog attacks have increased by 28 percent.

Auckland Council's Craig Hobbs says there's been a significant uptick in aggressive dog behaviour since Covid-19, as owners and pets have had to adjust to time apart.

"People have adopted animals through Covid, they're no longer at home, they're working and the dogs are left to their own devices. We had a big explosion of animals through Covid."

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Chris Hipkins has locked in Saturday, November 25 as the date for the Port Waikato by-election.

It's been triggered by the death of ACT candidate Neil Christensen - and is required by the Electoral Act.

However, locals can still help choose the next Government before October 14.

ZB political editor Jason Walls says there will be 121 MPs in Parliament by the end of the by-election, bucking the trend from previous electoral cycles.

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