New Zealand says it will not recognize state of Palestine at this time

**New Zealand Announces It Will Not Recognize State of Palestine at This Time**

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister has announced that the country will not recognize a Palestinian state at this time.

Winston Peters, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, made the statement while addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York on September 26, 2025.

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*New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025 (photo credit: REUTERS)*

This announcement reflects New Zealand’s current stance on the complex issue of Palestinian statehood amid ongoing international discussions.

*By JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS*
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868713

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