Israel objects to line-up of Trump panel for post-war Gaza
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive…
Australian writers’ festival cancelled over barring of Palestinian author
“The arts have allegedly become ‘unsafe’ and artists are a danger to the community’s psycho-social wellbeing,” she wrote…
US warns of ‘credible reports’ Hamas planning imminent attack on Gaza civilians, calls it ceasefire breach
Hamas and Israel agreed to a phased peace deal last week that saw Israel end its military offensive…
Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
“Hamas is still continuing consultations regarding Trump’s plan… and has informed mediators that the consultations are ongoing and…
Priests protest New Zealand Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood
Christian leaders protest at Erica Stanford’s electorate office in Browns Bay, Auckland, on Monday. Photo / Common Grace…
Palestinian Kiwi reacts to Government’s Palestine stance, slams Winston Peters UN speech
“His words and his speech totally focus on one side of the story and not describing the situation…
Ex-Race Relations Commissioner Gregory Fortuin slams Government for not recognising Palestine state
Peters acknowledged the “good intentions” of those countries which had recognised Palestine, such as Australia, Canada and the…
Why New Zealand is holding back on recognising a Palestinian state
At the moment, Palestine is officially recognised by 147 of the UN’s 193 member countries, not counting ones…
Winston Peters delivers speech on Palestinian statehood at United Nations
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is set to announce whether New Zealand supports recognising Palestine as a state. Peters…
Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state
“Despite all that our people have suffered, we reject what Hamas carried out on October 7 – actions…
Prime Minister Luxon to face media after UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestine
Overnight, Britain, Australia and Canada have recognised a Palestinian state as Israel comes under huge international pressure over…
Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital cancels children in war discussion citing staff safety
A decision by Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital to cancel a children in war discussion has been criticised as…