Christopher Luxon condemns Israeli Prime Minister over Gaza attacks

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 5:25pm

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has criticised Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the Israeli leader has "lost the plot" following attacks on Gaza City. Luxon described the war in Gaza as "utterly appalling" and the recent attacks as "utterly, utterly unacceptable". The comments were made to reporters in Parliament as the government considers recognising Palestinian statehood.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 13 Aug 2025, 2:53pm

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says he’s ‘lost the plot’ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 13 Aug 2025, 3:58pm

   Israel PM has 'lost the plot', says Christopher Luxon (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 13 Aug 2025, 5:25pm

   Luxon says Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’ after latest Gaza attack (opens in new tab)