NZ will not recognise Palestinian statehood

[C_T_Russell]

I think that all three of the Abrahamic religions have done a great deal of harm, particulary with regard to their idiotic ideas on controlling women. It has to be said that they've also done some good as well, but I think the damage may outweigh that.

The narrow bridge movement is at least trying; made up of people who've lost family, especially children, in the conflict & who understand how painful & futile the cotninuing conflict is. They're often scorned by both sides because they want peace & an end to the killing,but having understood the harm that comes from continuing as they are, they want peace above all else.

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Kiwi Palestinians upset at govt idiocy.

They're not the only ones.


https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/574...-statehood

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The Spinoff

"NZ punching above its weight in cowardice'


https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/27-09-...-cowardice

I agree, all 3 are all bad in their own ways and none are innocent.
Religion is largely the problem here with Islam taking over Israel, causing both sides to scrap over their holy land, Islam is kind of the new kid on the block really, only started around the 6th or 7th century with Christianity predating it by centuries and Judaism even longer.
Its just a means to control the population, and its largely worked.
One theme thats common is that if their god backs their violence, then its OK.

But back to the topic, our govt does intend to recognize Palestine regardless, just not yet, only until Hamas are removed from power will NZ consider recognizing them as a state, also there are technical reasons why it does not qualify as a state if you actually read the press release.