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Winston Peters Condemns Gaza Protests, Urges Diplomatic Focus

10/10/2025

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Winston Peters criticized lack of support for Gaza peace deal, lamenting diplomacy.
A protest smashed a window at Peters' home; he called it cowardly.
Acacia O’Connor, who shared Peters' address, expressed regret but defended peaceful actions amid radicalization.
Peters urged refocus, aligned NZ with the UK on no role for Hamas in Gaza governance, and remained wary of recognizing Palestine.

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Story summary

Winston Peters criticized lack of support for Gaza peace deal, lamenting diplomacy.
A protest smashed a window at Peters' home; he called it cowardly.
Acacia O’Connor, who shared Peters' address, expressed regret but defended peaceful actions amid radicalization.
Peters urged refocus, aligned NZ with the UK on no role for Hamas in Gaza governance, and remained wary of recognizing Palestine.