NZ government hold line on Palestinian statehood

The New Zealand government is holding the line on Palestinian statehood, despite the United Kingdom's shift in position. The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an intention to recognise a Palestinian state at a UN meeting in September - unless Israel agrees to key conditions, including a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he would discuss the move with Starmer, but would not be following his lead at this stage.