The Palestine Forum of New Zealand strongly condemns Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the UN General Assembly that New Zealand will not recognize Palestinian statehood “at this time.”
This decision represents a moral failure at a critical moment when Palestinians face genocide in Gaza; New Zealand chooses diplomatic comfort over justice.
Recognition is a Right, Not a Reward
By refusing to act, New Zealand undermines its own claim to an independent foreign policy rooted in justice and international law. Instead, it sends a message that Palestinian rights remain negotiable, while Israeli violations continue with impunity.
Agree 100%.
Lets not forget Winston Peters and national backed apartheid South Africa and the 1981 Springbok tour of NZ.
So it is no surprise to me he and ACT and National back apartheid Israel and Israeli genocide.