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New Zealand Breaks With Most of Its Allies, Will Not Recognise a Palestinian State

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New Zealand Breaks With Most of Its Allies, Will Not Recognise a Palestinian State

New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025. UN photo | Laura Jarriel

In a stance that differs from that of many of its closest allies, New Zealand has announced that it will not recognise Palestinian statehood.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters made the announcement in a much-heralded address to the U.N. General Assembly, taking most observers by surprise.

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