24 Sep 2025
Peters tight-lipped about Trump's statehood comments
US President Donald Trump has told world leaders the war in Gaza must be stopped, though he says recognising Palestine will only reward Hamas.Mr Trump's comments in the UN General Assembly debate come as a growing number of member states move to recognise Palestine, to keep a two-state solution alive. Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters will outline New Zealand's position on Saturday, and ahead of that he was coy about responding to Mr Trump's comments. Anneke Smith reports.