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 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.
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.
In response to Audrey Young’s NZ Herald article: ‘How Winston Peters could have gone further on Palestine’.
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.
At least Peters has come to the right decision for now.
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.
Doc Evatt would be turning in his grave at Albanese’s grotesque betrayal of Israel.
But what does that mean for Israel and the world?
Albo and Starmer are already reaping the rewards of ‘Palestinian recognition’.
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.
If celebrity activists truly seek justice for civilians in Gaza, they must move beyond slogans and symbols.
Many countries have since condemned the war and a number have chosen to acknowledge Palestinian 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.
Why Israel’s actions in Gaza do not fit the charge.
The just position for our government to take is to encourage a democratic Israel to continue its attempt to get rid of Hamas.
