US Edition'Not at All': PM Denies Fears of US Backlash Informed Palestine Decision
- At the UN General Assembly on 26 September, Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated that New Zealand has chosen not to grant recognition to Palestinian statehood at this time.
- This decision followed a 15 September cabinet in-principle agreement influenced by concerns about Hamas' control of Gaza and the symbolic nature of recognition amid ongoing conflict.
- The government reaffirmed its criticism of both Hamas and Israel's military operations and the expansion of illegal settlements, committed $47.5 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, and emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and adherence to international law.
- Peters warned that recognizing Palestine at this stage could be exploited by both Hamas and Israel for political gain, potentially undermining efforts to achieve peace.
- Opposition figures said New Zealanders would feel let down, while the government pledged recognition is a matter of "when not if," emphasizing the need for viable conditions and real actions before recognising Palestine.
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By not recognising a Palestinian state, NZ puts its own hard-won reputation on the line
Leonardo Munoz/AFP via Getty ImagesThere seems to be a mismatch between what a UN inquiry recently described as genocide in Gaza and New Zealand’s announcement at the United Nations on Saturday that it will not yet join 157 other countries in recognising a Palestinian state. The government decision, relayed by Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the UN General Assembly, was welcomed by Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, who claimed recognition o…
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luxtimes.luNew Zealand won’t recognize Palestine in break with partners
By Carmeli Argana, Bloomberg News New Zealand’s government said it won’t recognize a Palestinian state for now, an unexpected move that puts it out of step with traditional partners such as Australia, the U.K and Canada. “With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future State of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at thi…
New Zealand will not recognize a Palestinian state for the time being.
New Zealand will not recognize a Palestinian state at this time, but remains committed to a two-state solution
'Too many questions remain': New Zealand says it will not recognise Palestinian state
FM Winston Peters says with Hamas in control of Gaza and no clear post-war plan, 'it to be prudent for New Zealand to not announce recognition at this time,' but that Auckland remains committed to two-state solution
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