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Winston Peters Accuses Greens of Megaphone Diplomacy Over Israel
Winston Peters' office claims Green Party uses 'megaphone diplomacy' while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.
In brief
Winston Peters' office claims Green Party uses 'megaphone diplomacy' while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Winston Peters' office accused the Green Party of 'megaphone diplomacy' over Israel as co-leader Marama Davidson called Peters weak on Palestinian statehood. Originally reported by NZ Herald.
Winston Peters' office
Winston Peters' office accused the Green Party of 'megaphone diplomacy' over Israel.
“megaphone diplomacy”
Marama Davidson's criticism
Green co-leader Marama Davidson called Peters weak on recognizing Palestinian statehood.
“weak”
Talking points for Peters
Talking points show New Zealand supports two-state solution for Gaza and Israel.
“two-state solution”
Peters' call with Israel
Peters called Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar for half an hour in late June.
“gideon sa'ar”
Gaza humanitarian situation
Talking points note humanitarian situation in Gaza remains desperate due to Israeli restrictions on aid.
“humanitarian situation”
Israeli military actions
Peters was told Israeli strikes continued and phase two of peace plan stalled.
“phase two”
Settler violence
Talking points show Israeli settler violence spiked to worst in 20 years.
“settler violence”
Iran conflict
Talking points note support for deal to end Iran conflict but key issues remain unresolved.
“iran conflict”
Lebanon situation
Talking points note concerns over military action in Lebanon risking regional destabilization.
“lebanon”
Israeli cabinet comments
Talking points note shock at Israeli cabinet comment 'all of Lebanon must burn'.
“all of lebanon must burn”
West Bank concerns
Talking points urge Peters to repeat concerns about settler violence and settlement expansion.
“west bank”
Davidson's call for sanctions
Davidson called for further sanctions against Israel, accusing it of 'genocide'.
“genocide”
Peters' UN statement
Peters stated New Zealand not ready to recognize Palestinian statehood in September 2025.
“palestinian statehood”
Peters' next steps
Peters spoke with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin the next day.
“varsen aghabekian shahin”
Peters' Palestinian commitment
Peters reaffirmed commitment to Palestinian self-determination and two-state solution.
“self-determination”
Peters' stance
Peters' office says Green Party's approach is 'pandering to those who wish to use megaphone diplomacy'.
“pandering”
Here's the gist
Winston Peters' office accused the Green Party of 'megaphone diplomacy' over Israel as co-leader Marama Davidson called Peters weak on Palestinian statehood.
