Author: Greg Bouwer/Israel Institute New Zealand

Greg Bouwer/ Israel Institute of New Zealand. As New Zealand approaches the 2026 general election, foreign policy will not determine most voters’ choices. But for New Zealanders concerned about Israel, antisemitism, terrorism and the direction of this country’s Middle East policy, there are meaningful differences between the political parties. The Israel Institute of New Zealand (IINZ) asked political parties six questions intended to move beyond the familiar language of ceasefires, international law and support for a two-state solution. The questions addressed practical issues: New Zealand funding for organisations connected with terrorism or the promotion of violence; relations with Israel; rhetoric…