Palestine
McCully criticises Israeli settlements
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully is singling out Israel, blaming it for undermining the Middle East Peace Process. Audio
Emad Burnat - How Many More Broken Cameras?
Emad Burnat is the director of the Oscar-nominated 5 Broken Cameras, a 2011 documentary that tells the story of the efforts of the people of Bil'in - a Palestinian village in the West Bank - to resist… Audio
What became of NZ's peace initiative?
The New Zealand Government is refusing to say what reception its Middle East peace initiative received at the United Nations.
The Overseas Correspondents - Israel
Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... the wave of Palestinian terror attacks that has… Audio
The Overseas Correspondents - Palestine
Reporting from Ramallah in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories is freelance journalist Nida' Tuma. The recent wave of violence that started in early October is different to other Palestinian… Audio
NZ-led peace initiative slammed by Israel and Palestine
A New Zealand-led peace initiative at the United Nations is being strongly criticised by both Palestinians and Israelis.
Russia backs NZ resolution on Israel conflict
Russia has reportedly backed a draft resolution by New Zealand calling for Israel and Palestine to adopt specific measures to end ongoing conflict.
Govt denies Israel pressure allegations
The New Zealand government is denying it was pressured by Israel not to launch a new initiative on the Middle East in the UN Security Council.
NZ calls for peace from Palestine and Israel
New Zealand has pressed on and drafted a new United Nations Security Council resolution on the Middle East. Audio
NZ calls for UN Israel-Palestine push
New Zealand has called on the United Nations Security Council to put more pressure on Israel and Palestine to end the violence between them.
More Israel-Palestine violence erupts
Fresh violence has erupted between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, with three Palestinians killed in clashes, Palestinians say.
Israel-Palestine tensions mount
Israeli forces have begun a major security operation in Arab areas of occupied East Jerusalem, after a surge in attacks by Palestinians.
More victims from airstrikes in Gaza Strip
A pregnant Palestinian woman and her young daughter are the latest victims of Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Audio
Divestment should be last resort - Super Fund
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is taking a hard line with political activists trying to tell it where to spend its money.
Soldiers' talk 'a propaganda exercise'
A university-hosted talk from two Israeli soldiers was an opportunity for them to celebrate the loss of Palestinian life in 2014, and should have never been allowed to go ahead, a group of academics…
UN raises Palestinian flag for the first time
The Palestinian flag has been raised for the first time at United Nations headquarters in New York.
Protesters interrupt Israel soldier talk
Protesters chanted and interrupted a talk from two Israel Defence Force soldiers at Victoria University in Wellington last night.
Saleem Abu Ghazaleh - Palestinian farming
The challenges for agriculturalists working in the Palestinian Territories, geo-politically and geographically - with Saleem Abu Ghazaleh, fair trade director of the Palestinian Agricultural Relief… Audio
Gaza could become uninhabitable in less than five years
A new United Nations report says Gaza won't be fit to live in within five years if current trends persist. The UNCTAD report highlights the severe crises related to water and electricity, as well as… Audio
Palestine
Freelance journalist Nida' Tuma reports from Ramallah in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories, pop. 4,550,368 (est. 2014). Audio
