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Labour vs National on Israel Policy | Auckland News
Labour is demanding a bold pivot in New Zealand’s foreign policy, accusing the National government of embarrassing the country on Middle East issues and failing to uphold its genocide convention obligations. As allies like Britain, France, and Canada impose trade bans on Israeli settlements, Labour leader Chris Hipkins vows to follow suit if elected, calling current Gaza policy “weak” and criticizing the government for avoiding decisive action. While Foreign Minister Winston Peters insists NZ doesn’t use trade as foreign policy leverage, experts note contradictions — NZ has already targeted…
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