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6 Countries Announce Sanctions Targeting Israeli Settler Networks
ByLynsey Chutel June 9, 2026

The measures aim to “disrupt the flows of finance” supporting attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, said the British government, which coordinated them with France and other nations.

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How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village
ByJohn Yoon and Tatsiana Chypsanava May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.

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U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document Says
ByEdward Wong and Hamed Aleaziz November 26, 2025November 27, 2025

American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.”

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Gaza flotilla passengers allege poor conditions in detention as Israel prepares to deport dozens of activists
ByEva Corlett in Wellington October 6, 2025

Families of some aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla say they are being held without access to clean water or legal representationActivists from New Zealand detained in Israel after they were removed from vessels carrying aid to Gaza are being held in poo…

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Gaza flotilla passengers allege poor conditions in detention as Israel prepares to deport dozens of activists
ByEva Corlett in Wellington October 6, 2025

Families of some aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla say they are being held without access to clean water or legal representationActivists from New Zealand detained in Israel after they were removed from vessels carrying aid to Gaza are being held in poo…

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New Zealand government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian September 29, 2025

During his address to the UN general assembly on Saturday, the New Zealand foreign affairs minister, Winston Peters, says that the country is committed to a two-state solution but it will not yet recognise the state of Palestine. ‘With a war raging, Ha…

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New Zealand government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian September 29, 2025

During his address to the UN general assembly on Saturday, the New Zealand foreign affairs minister, Winston Peters, says that the country is committed to a two-state solution but it will not yet recognise the state of Palestine. ‘With a war raging, Ha…

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Dismay in New Zealand after government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood
ByEva Corlett in Wellington September 29, 2025

PM Christopher Luxon had suggested recognition was only a matter of time, prompting disappointment from opposition parties and activistsOpposition parties, Palestinian groups and a former prime minister have expressed dismay over New Zealand’s decision…

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Dismay in New Zealand after government fails to recognise Palestinian statehood
ByEva Corlett in Wellington September 29, 2025

PM Christopher Luxon had suggested recognition was only a matter of time, prompting disappointment from opposition parties and activistsOpposition parties, Palestinian groups and a former prime minister have expressed dismay over New Zealand’s decision…

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New Zealand PM says Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’ after Palestine recognition debate sees MP ejected
ByReuters August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick accused government MPs of lacking a ‘spine’ during a debate on whether to recognise a Palestinian stateAs more of its allies make moves to recognise Palestinian statehood, the issue is dominating New Zealand’s poli…

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