# 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.
- Title: Winston Peters Accuses Greens of Megaphone Diplomacy Over…
- Summary: Winston Peters' office claims Green Party uses 'megaphone diplomacy' while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Winston Peters' office accused the Green…
- Keywords: winston peters, green party, marama davidson, israel, gaza, palestinian statehood, two-state solution, foreign affairs, new zealand, united nations, politics, news
- Source: NZ Herald — https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/winston-peters-office-accuses-greens-of-megaphone-diplomacy-over-israel/VPVDXRFFNFE6FIFED2A7BZODEQ
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: winston peters, green party, marama davidson, israel, gaza, palestinian statehood, two-state solution, foreign affairs, new zealand, united nations, politics, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Winston Peters' office accused the Green Party of 'megaphone diplomacy' over Israel as co-leader Marama Davidson called Peters weak on Palestinian statehood.