Tag: state_of_palestine

Hipkins Pledges Independent, Nuclear-Free Foreign Policy in Major Speech

23 Sep 2026 10:21 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand must stay independent, principled and unafraid, ruling out AUKUS membership and backing recognition of the State of Palestine.

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Labour Pledges to Recognise Palestine, Sanction Israel in Foreign Policy Reset

23 Sep 2026 10:20 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters says a Labour government would recognise the State of Palestine, sanction Israel and intervene in South Africa's ICJ genocide case.

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