New Zealand Considering Recognition Of Palestinian State, Says Foreign Minister

'It's a matter of when not if' New Zealand recognises a Palestinian state, David Seymour says

David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack.

Why hasn’t NZ worked out whether to recognise Palestine?

Prime minister Christopher Luxon says a decision is weeks away. This issue was first raised with his Government in 2023.

New Zealand Moves toward Recognition of Palestine amid Ongoing Israeli Crimes - World news - Tasnim News Agency

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New Zealand has confirmed it is weighing official recognition of the State of Palestine, a step that could deal a blow to the diplomatic cover long enjoyed by the Israeli regime.

New Zealand to decide on recognising state of Palestine

Wellington: New Zealand will decide next month whether to formally recognise the State of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Monday, August 11. Peters said the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains a global priority, adding that New Zealand continues to support a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination. “Recognition is a question of when, not if,” he said in a statement. “We will assess the security, p…

Recognising Palestine is a distraction. We need sanctions to stop my people being killed

While I watch my homeland be exterminated, recognition is as hollow as the condemnations Western leaders have offered as Israel’s crimes escalate.

New Zealand Considering Recognition Of Palestinian State, Says Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's cabinet would make a formal decision in September and present the government's approach at the UN Leaders' Week, he said.