Famine declaration in Gaza will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision

Sunday 24 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 24 Aug 2025, 8:44pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, United Nations

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that the United Nations-backed declaration of famine in Gaza will not accelerate the government's decision regarding Palestinian statehood. The Prime Minister described the humanitarian crisis as having reached new depths and called for aid to be allowed into the region.

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1. StuffSun 24 Aug 2025, 3:24pm

   PM Luxon: Gaza famine won’t shift NZ’s Palestine stance (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldSun 24 Aug 2025, 5:12pm

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hits out at Israel over Gaza famine, will not hasten Palestinian statehood decision (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 8:14pm

   PM Christopher Luxon says famine declaration will not speed up Palestinian state decision (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 24 Aug 2025, 8:44pm

   PM says famine in Palestine will not speed up decision (opens in new tab)