From New Zealand to hold off on Palestine recognition, says move not ‘prudent’ at moment
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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 26, 2025, at UN headquarters. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peter says in New York that New Zealand will not be recognizing the state of Palestine at this time.
“With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future state of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time,” Peters says in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
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