Netanyahu criticises New Zealand over Palestinian statehood recognition

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 3:12pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described New Zealand as one of several Western nations that have buckled under pressure regarding Palestinian statehood. Speaking on a podcast, he labelled the stance of leaders in countries including New Zealand, Britain, France, and Canada as shameful.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 22 Aug 2025, 1:07pm

   Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu namechecks New Zealand among ‘shameful’ Western countries (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 22 Aug 2025, 3:12pm

   Israel PM says New Zealand has ‘buckled’ on question of Palestinian statehood (opens in new tab)