New Zealand government refuses support for New Zealand Human rights worker in Gaza
This is a sorry day for New Zealand where a gutless government decision represents a betrayal of Palestinians.
Author: John Minto
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Dalziel’s election expenses return is a sick joke on Christchurch citizens
Christchurch City Mayor Lianne Dalziel’s election expenses return, filed on the last day today, makes a mockery of her claims to have “high expectations of openness and transparency”.
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“Starting your clock” on Israel’s history
In any discussion of the morality of Israel’s conduct, it is immaterial when you “start your clock” on the history of the Zionist state.
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The political demise of Benjamin Netanyahu?
Supporters of Palestinian self-determination and many Jews in Israel and around the world have rejoiced the decision to charge interim Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with fraud, breach of trust and bribery.
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The Israeli push into the Pacific
Last week the United Nations General Assembly held its annual series of votes on Palestine/Israel. Eight resolutions were considered and all were adopted – most by overwhelming margins.
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Reasserting the illegality of Israel settlements on occupied land
In a letter to the Minster of Foreign Affairs today, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has called on Winston…
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One minute of your time for Palestine!
Yes, just one minute of your time is needed to protest the outrageous tweet from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 12 November.
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Media – do not self-censor – Julie’s message deserves to be heard across New Zealand
Gaza-based New Zealand journalist, Julie-Webb-Pullman, who is visiting New Zealand before returning to Gaza next month, has condemned the hypocrisy of New Zealand government policy towards Palestine/Israel.
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Foreign Affairs tweet an outrage in a decent society
In any civilised society this tweet from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be an outrage.
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New Zealand government must condemn political assassinations
In a letter today to the New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is calling on the government to condemn the political assassination of two leaders of Islamic Jihad.