New Zealand's prime minister criticizes Netanyahu, stating he has lost his sense of judgment
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to be a pressing concern, with the United Nations, international aid organizations, and several countries raising alarm over the dire situation. The crisis has reached "unimaginable levels," according to Britain, Canada, Australia, and several European allies.
Famine in Gaza is officially confirmed as a deadly reality, with all famine thresholds surpassed and millions facing catastrophic hunger, malnutrition, and mass death. The international community, including UN agencies and NGOs like the International Rescue Committee and the Red Cross, call for an immediate, unimpeded humanitarian corridor for aid shipments, a large-scale, sustained relief effort to prevent further starvation and disease, and a ceasefire to allow safe delivery of aid and release of hostages.
The European Commission and the UN emphasize that decisions by Israel to restrict aid access are deepening the humanitarian catastrophe. They stress that Israel must authorize aid entry and allow humanitarian agencies to operate freely.
Regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state, the search results do not provide explicit information on New Zealand, Australia, or the UK’s recent formal positions. However, their humanitarian stances give some context.
While New Zealand, Australia, and the UK do not have explicit statements on their positions regarding Palestinian statehood, they have historically supported a two-state solution. New Zealand has not made any official announcement about recognizing a Palestinian state. Australia does not formally recognize a Palestinian state but supports negotiated solutions. The UK supports a two-state solution but has not recognized Palestine as a state to date.
In New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stated that Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot." However, these statements are not directly related to the recognition of a Palestinian state.
A small group of protesters gathered outside New Zealand's parliament buildings, chanting "MPs grow a spine, recognize Palestine."
As the UN conference for recognizing a Palestinian state approaches in September, several countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, France, and several European allies, have already announced their intention to recognize a Palestinian state. It remains to be seen whether New Zealand will join them.
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