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New Zealand Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Board Invitation

1/30/2026

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the proposed 'Board of Peace for Gaza'.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters described the invitation as a 'multi-faceted' issue requiring careful consideration.
Officials are preparing advice.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized the indecision and urged against joining, especially if Russia is involved.
Peters stated New Zealand will not join in its current form.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the proposed 'Board of Peace for Gaza'.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters described the invitation as a 'multi-faceted' issue requiring careful consideration.
Officials are preparing advice.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticized the indecision and urged against joining, especially if Russia is involved.
Peters stated New Zealand will not join in its current form.