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NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza

March 21, 2024

By Katie Scotcher, RNZ News political reporter The New Zealand government is being urged to create a special humanitarian visa for Palestinians in Gaza with ties to this country. More than 30 organisations — including World Vision, Save the Children and Greenpeace — have sent an open letter to ministers, calling on them to step ... <a title="NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/21/nz-government-urged-to-help-evacuate-palestinians-from-war-on-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about NZ government urged to help evacuate Palestinians from war on Gaza">Read more</a>

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Kia Ora Gaza organiser condemns ‘open genocide’ in Gaza Strip

February 24, 2024

While telling today’s Palestine solidarity rally in Auckland about creative “good news” humanitarian aid plans to help Palestinians amid the War on Gaza, New Zealand Kia Ora Gaza advocate and organiser Roger Fowler also condemned Israel’s genocidal conduct. He was interviewed by Anadolu News Agency after a Freedom Flotilla Coalition planning meeting in Istanbul with ... <a title="Kia Ora Gaza organiser condemns ‘open genocide’ in Gaza Strip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/24/kia-ora-gaza-organiser-condemns-open-genocide-in-gaza-strip/" aria-label="Read more about Kia Ora Gaza organiser condemns ‘open genocide’ in Gaza Strip">Read more</a>

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The West’s double standards are once again on display in Israel and Palestine

November 28, 2023

ANALYSIS: By M. Muhannad Ayyash, Mount Royal University American President Joe Biden is among the latest Western politicians to land in Tel Aviv in a show of support to Israel. As Israel’s primary backer, the United States has sent two aircraft carriers to the region and indicated it could deploy 2000 American troops to Israel. ... <a title="The West’s double standards are once again on display in Israel and Palestine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/28/the-wests-double-standards-are-once-again-on-display-in-israel-and-palestine/" aria-label="Read more about The West’s double standards are once again on display in Israel and Palestine">Read more</a>

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War on Gaza: A prime minister with blood on his hands

November 27, 2023

COMMENTARY: By John Minto Aotearoa New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is correct to condemn Hamas killing Israeli civilians in its attacks on Israel this week. The killing of civilians or taking them hostage is a war crime under the Fourth Geneva Convention and should be universally condemned. However, the Labour government has been deathly ... <a title="War on Gaza: A prime minister with blood on his hands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/27/war-on-gaza-a-prime-minister-with-blood-on-his-hands/" aria-label="Read more about War on Gaza: A prime minister with blood on his hands">Read more</a>

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Te Pāti Māori calls for NZ to insist on Israel-Gaza ceasefire, ‘absolute peace’

October 20, 2023

RNZ News Te Pāti Māori wants the incoming and outgoing governments of Aotearoa New Zealand to use the country’s strong international voice to insist on an urgent ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. And they say the government should be prepared to “kick the Israeli ambassador out” if the fighting does not stop and humanitarian aid ... <a title="Te Pāti Māori calls for NZ to insist on Israel-Gaza ceasefire, ‘absolute peace’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/20/te-pati-maori-calls-for-nz-to-insist-on-israel-gaza-ceasefire-absolute-peace/" aria-label="Read more about Te Pāti Māori calls for NZ to insist on Israel-Gaza ceasefire, ‘absolute peace’">Read more</a>

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When all the world’s failings end in Gaza – Selwyn Manning, Paul Buchanan assess the crisis

October 20, 2023

By Selwyn Manning, editor of Evening Report As we prepared for this podcast, representatives of Arab states have presented a united front at the United Nations, criticising the UN Security Council of doing nothing to protect civilians from Israeli bombing and missile attacks on Gazan civilians and locations. Since then, the UN Security Council has ... <a title="When all the world’s failings end in Gaza – Selwyn Manning, Paul Buchanan assess the crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/20/when-all-the-worlds-failings-end-in-gaza-selwyn-manning-paul-buchanan-assess-the-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about When all the world’s failings end in Gaza – Selwyn Manning, Paul Buchanan assess the crisis">Read more</a>

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PODCAST – When All the World’s Failings End in Gaza

October 19, 2023

Gaza Israel Conflict - In this episode, Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning examine this most grave situation from a geopolitical vantage point. It may appear as dispassionate, and as so even disturbing, but we will take this approach in an attempt to aide an understanding of why this is happening in Gaza and why it is happening now.

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LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: When All the World’s Failings End in Gaza

October 18, 2023

The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin at midday Thurs October 19, 2023 (NZST) and Wednesday October 18, 8pm (USEDST). In this the tenth episode of A View from Afar for 2023 political scientist Dr Paul Buchanan and journalist/analyst Selwyn Manning will examine the current Israel-Palestine Atrocities. As we prepare for ... <a title="LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: When All the World’s Failings End in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/18/live-midday-thurs-when-all-the-worlds-failings-end-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: When All the World’s Failings End in Gaza">Read more</a>

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John Minto: A shameful NZ response to genocide of Palestinians in Gaza

October 18, 2023

COMMENTARY: By John Minto The Aotearoa New Zealand government announcement of $5 million in humanitarian aid to “Israel, Gaza and the West Bank” is a cowardly, shameful response to Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza. The priority for Gaza is not bandages and aspirins — they need loud voices condemning Israeli genocide. ... <a title="John Minto: A shameful NZ response to genocide of Palestinians in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/18/john-minto-a-shameful-nz-response-to-genocide-of-palestinians-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about John Minto: A shameful NZ response to genocide of Palestinians in Gaza">Read more</a>

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Israel-Gaza conflict: NZ govt providing $5m towards humanitarian aid

October 17, 2023

The New Zealand government is putting $5 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, Israel and the occupied West Bank. The initial contribution would include $2.5 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a further $2.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) under the umbrella of the United Nations ... <a title="Israel-Gaza conflict: NZ govt providing $5m towards humanitarian aid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/17/israel-gaza-conflict-nz-govt-providing-5m-towards-humanitarian-aid/" aria-label="Read more about Israel-Gaza conflict: NZ govt providing $5m towards humanitarian aid">Read more</a>

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John Minto: A prime minister with Gaza ‘blood on his hands’

October 17, 2023

COMMENTARY: By John Minto Aotearoa New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is correct to condemn Hamas killing Israeli civilians in its attacks on Israel this week. The killing of civilians or taking them hostage is a war crime under the Fourth Geneva Convention and should be universally condemned. However, the Labour government has been deathly ... <a title="John Minto: A prime minister with Gaza ‘blood on his hands’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/17/john-minto-a-prime-minister-with-gaza-blood-on-his-hands/" aria-label="Read more about John Minto: A prime minister with Gaza ‘blood on his hands’">Read more</a>

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Israel-Palestine conflict: Auckland Museum apologises over light display

October 17, 2023

Auckland Museum has apologised for the hurt caused after it staged a light display in support of Israel on Sunday night. Auckland Museum lit its building up in blue and white. On social media, the museum said it had lit up “in solidarity with Israel”. “Our thoughts go out to the many civilians impacted as ... <a title="Israel-Palestine conflict: Auckland Museum apologises over light display" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/17/israel-palestine-conflict-auckland-museum-apologises-over-light-display/" aria-label="Read more about Israel-Palestine conflict: Auckland Museum apologises over light display">Read more</a>