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Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

ARNOLD FROM Aukland, New Zealand.
ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

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 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

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'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

New Zealand foreign minister's home attacked by protester after refusing Palestine recognition

New Zealand Foreign Minister has come under increasing pressure after announcing the country would not recognize a Palestinian state.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters attends a press conference, following his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Beijing, China February 26, 2025

'Glory to Hamas': Pro-Hamas, pro-Oct.7 graffiti sprayed across Australia on anniversary of massacre

The Stand for Palestine Australia group is planning a 'glory to our martyrs' event on Tuesday evening in Sydney's Bankstown suburb

A man walks past a graffiti reading "Oct 7, do it again”' on a retail store in Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2025.

New Zealand says it will not recognize Palestinian state at this time

The Foreign Minister of New Zealand announced that New Zealand will not recognize a Palestinian state.

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

Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns

After talks with allies, including the United States, on how to assert more control over borders, Britain's new interior minister, Shabana Mahmood, agreed to the principles at a meeting in London.

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech, following his first cabinet meeting as Prime Minister, in London, Britain, July 6, 2024.

Netanyahu's office slams Belgian PM as a 'weak leader' seeking to appease 'Islamic terrorism'

"He wants to feed the terrorist crocodile before it devours Belgium," the PMO's post read. "Israel won’t go along and will continue to defend itself."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Wine from a New Zealand winery that leads in environmental sustainability

A New Zealand wine produced under strict environmental sustainability standards. And it is also delicious.

Wine from a New Zealand winery that leads in environmental sustainability

Netanyahu has 'lost the plot' over Gaza, New Zealand's prime minister says

"I think he has lost the plot," added Luxon, who heads the center-right coalition government. "What we are seeing overnight, the attack on Gaza City, is utterly, utterly unacceptable."

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon attends a press conference with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese(not pictured) at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 16, 2024.

New Zealand MP removed from parliament during Palestinian state debate, calls to sanction Israel

Chloe Swarbrick, who is co-leader of the Green Party, said New Zealand was a “laggard” and an “outlier," and called on government members to support a bill that would sanction Israel.

 Protestors wave flags during a pro-Palestinian protest at Parliament on March 06, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Netanyahu 'in denial' over suffering in Gaza, Australia's Albanese says

Albanese said last month he would not be drawn on a timeline for recognition of a Palestinian state, and has previously been wary of dividing public opinion in Australia.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (R) speaks next to Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong (L) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025.