Foreign Minister Winston Peters has made a speech to the UN General Assembly, where he outlined New Zealand's position on recognising Palestine.
Peters said New Zealand will not be recognising Palestinian statehood at this time.
“With a war raging, Hamas still in place, and no clarity on next steps, we do not think that time is now,” he said in his address to the UN General Assembly.
“We desperately want diplomacy to succeed, and we believe it is those countries with leverage who are most likely to achieve a breakthrough. That would show global leadership,” said Peters.
He also announced a further $10m in international humanitarian agencies to deliver emergency supplies to Gaza.
“Our focus will not shift from where it is needed most, in Gaza, right now.”
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