Palestinian Authority pushes electronic payments to combat financial crisis, Israeli restrictions
The Palestinian sector is set to rely increasingly on electronic payments, moving away from physical bank notes as…
New Zealand places travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers
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University of Canterbury investigates incident where student was banned from wearing Palestinian keffiyeh at graduation
They told the Herald they felt demeaned and belittled, and described the male staff member who delivered the…
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…