The US Cannot Let Allied Fecklessness Stand
The United States can credibly punish Australia, Canada, and the UK for their diplomatic blunder.
Israel
The Gaza Plan: Promise, Pitfalls and the Path Forward
Trump’s plan should not be accepted uncritically. It requires amendments – particularly on prisoner releases, security guarantees, and the PA’s role. But it is a foundation on which serious discussion can at last be built.
Trump Is the Way and the Light
Trump has shown real leadership and taught a lesson to other leaders. The same could be said of our very own Winston Peters. These are wise old heads trying to bring some commonsense to a highly volatile situation.
New Zealand’s Wise Stance on Palestinian Statehood
We thank the coalition government – and especially Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon – for a decision that upholds New Zealand’s reputation as an independent and principled voice for peace.
Winston Is Right: Virtue Signalling Is Not Effective
In response to Audrey Young’s NZ Herald article: ‘How Winston Peters could have gone further on Palestine’.
Labour’s Sole Policy Pledge: Rewarding Terrorism with Palestinian State Recognition
Out of touch, obsessed with international posturing, and blind to Kiwis’ priorities. If this is their big election pitch, good luck to them. The voters will see right through it.
Winston’s Home Truths at the United Nations
At least Peters has come to the right decision for now.
Trump’s Home Truths at the United Nations
During Macron’s speech, at the point where he stated France would recognise a Palestinian state, a number of delegations stood and gave a standing ovation. NEW ZEALAND WAS NOT ONE OF THEM, remaining seated and giving no applause.
Labor Betrays Israel and Its Own Greatest
Doc Evatt would be turning in his grave at Albanese’s grotesque betrayal of Israel.
The West Declares Support for Palestine
But what does that mean for Israel and the world?
Play Hamas Games, Win Hamas Prizes
Albo and Starmer are already reaping the rewards of ‘Palestinian recognition’.
The Six Sides to Every War
The only two dealing realistically with this war are Trump and Netanyahu. It is to be hoped that they can get the job done and, as far as possible, eliminate the evil head of terrorism, something that threatens the entire world.
When Symbols Speak Louder Than Substance
If celebrity activists truly seek justice for civilians in Gaza, they must move beyond slogans and symbols.
Countries Officially Recognise a State of Palestine
Many countries have since condemned the war and a number have chosen to acknowledge Palestinian statehood.
Why New Zealand Must Not Reward Hamas With Statehood
New Zealand should withhold recognition until Palestinians themselves demonstrate readiness for peaceful statehood. Anything else would be a betrayal. The obstacle to peace has never been Israel’s refusal to allow a Palestinian state. It has been Palestinian leaders’ refusal to accept a Jewish one.