New Zealand Government Condemned for Supporting Trump 'Peace' Plan in Gaza

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The New Zealand government has been accused of complicity in the Israeli occupation of Gaza after deciding to deploy a "liaison officer" to assist the US and Israel in implementing the Trump 'peace' plan. Critics argue that this move supports the perpetuation of the Israeli occupation and undermines Palestinian rights. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair Maher Nazzal has condemned the decision, stating that the New Zealand government should be working with the United Nations rather than the US and Israel. The deployment of the liaison officer has been seen as a betrayal of Palestine and the Palestinian people, who have suffered greatly under the Israeli occupation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Zealand government has decided to deploy a "liaison officer" to assist the US and Israel in implementing the Trump 'peace' plan in Gaza.
  • The move has been condemned by Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair Maher Nazzal, who argues that it supports the perpetuation of the Israeli occupation.
  • The New Zealand government should be working with the United Nations rather than the US and Israel, according to Nazzal.
  • The Trump plan has been rejected by the King of Jordan, who has stated that the US forces will not patrol Gaza to implement the plan.
  • Over 20,000 children have been murdered by Israel in indiscriminate killings across Gaza.
  • The New Zealand Minister of Defence has failed to condemn Israeli actions, while the New Zealand people stand with Palestine.
  • The government's decision has been described as a "shameful betrayal" of Palestine and the Palestinian people.

Statistics:

  • Over 20,000 children have been murdered by Israel in Gaza.
  • The King of Jordan has rejected the US proposal to join in patrolling Gaza to implement Trump's vision.
  • More than a million Iraqis died in the 2003 invasion to destroy non-existent weapons of mass destruction.
  • In Gaza, over 20,000 children have now been murdered by Israel in indiscriminate killings.
  • The New Zealand people stand with Palestine, while the government stands with Israel.

Sources:

  • "Jordan's forces will not run around Gaza on patrol, King Abdullah says on Trump's plan" (msn.com)
  • Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) statement on New Zealand government decision (PSNA)