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Winston Peters' State Of The Nation - 'Make New Zealand First Again'


Published on 2025-03-23 00:40:41 - Scoop
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  • Today there are echoes of our most famous former Prime Minster Seddon's words "New Zealand is God's own country, but the devils mess". Seddon was right all those years ago, and then he set out to do something positive about it. And we, in 2025, must do the same.

The article from Scoop.co.nz discusses the ongoing debate over the use of the term "genocide" in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza, as highlighted by comments from Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese has accused Israel of committing genocide, a claim that has stirred significant controversy. The article outlines the legal and moral implications of this accusation, referencing the 1948 Genocide Convention which defines genocide as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group. It also mentions the International Court of Justice's involvement, where South Africa has brought a case against Israel under this convention. The piece explores the reactions from various international bodies and governments, with some supporting Albanese's view while others, including Israel and its allies, vehemently deny the allegations, arguing that the term "genocide" is misused and that Israel's actions are in self-defense against Hamas. The article underscores the complexity of the situation, the high civilian casualties, and the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, while also noting the political and legal ramifications of labeling the conflict as genocide.

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[ https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA202503/S00177.htm ]