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New Zealand Rejects Palestine Recognition, Citing Hamas Role

9/27/2025

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New Zealand will not recognize Palestine, announced at the UN by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, citing Hamas's role today.
Peters said recognition could hinder ceasefire efforts and hamper a two-state solution.
The stance aligns New Zealand with United States and contrasts with Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.
Opposition Labour and Greens condemned the decision; Gaza aid rises to $47.25 million.

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New Zealand will not recognize Palestine, announced at the UN by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, citing Hamas's role today.
Peters said recognition could hinder ceasefire efforts and hamper a two-state solution.
The stance aligns New Zealand with United States and contrasts with Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.
Opposition Labour and Greens condemned the decision; Gaza aid rises to $47.25 million.