NZDF officer deployed to Israel to monitor Gaza peace efforts

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 6:16pm

In this story NZME, New Zealand Defence Force, Judith Collins

A New Zealand Defence Force officer has been sent to Israel to provide information regarding the Gaza peace deal. The officer will work from a United States-led Civil Military Coordination Centre for an initial period of six weeks. Defence Minister Judith Collins stated the deployment aims to improve understanding of ground efforts.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 4:51pm

   Govt deploys NZDF officer to Israel amid Gaza conflict (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 6:16pm

   NZ Defence Force deploys liaison officer to Israel (opens in new tab)