AIR New Zealand: “Not Yet and Not Until” – debating Palestinian statehood

AIR New Zealand: “Not Yet and Not Until” – debating Palestinian statehood

Debate over the issue of recognising Palestinian statehood reached levels of passion rarely seen in New Zealand’s Parliament. Meanwhile, the broader discourse surrounding the subject has been yet another blow to the country’s weary Jewish community.  Over the last year, about a dozen countries have announced plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the most recent being New Zealand’s closest ally, Australia. Public pressure on New Zealand’s Gover…