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ISLAMABAD: The state of Palestine on Tuesday welcomed the United Nations Security Council&#39;s adoption of a US-drafted resolution on Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and steps toward a Palestinian state. In a statement issued by its foreign office, the Palestinian Authority supported for the resolution, which calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and recognition of the Palestinian people&rsquo;s right to self-determination. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1990661171859406960&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F2252%2F&sessionId=89dc254db8b7ab467a2dadeb3cb54a24036e3288&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">State of Palestine welcomes the UN resolution on Gaza and affirms its readiness to support implementation and assume its full responsibilities The State of Palestine tonight welcomed the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of the U.S. draft resolution on Gaza, which&hellip;&mdash; State of Palestine - MFA 🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@pmofa) <a href="https://twitter.com/pmofa/status/1990661171859406960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" style="color: rgb(0, 115, 230);">November 18, 2025</a></blockquote></div> It also supports the establishment of a Palestinian state, with a focus on the two-state solution. The Palestinian Authority called for immediate action to implement the resolution, ensuring a return to normal life in Gaza, preventing displacement, securing the full withdrawal of Israeli forces, and starting reconstruction efforts. It also noted the importance of preventing actions that undermine the two-state solution or facilitate annexation. It also said it was ready to work with the US, the UN, Arab and Islamic states, the European Union, and other partners to carry out the resolution and end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It said it is prepared to take full responsibility for Gaza, considering it part of the state of Palestine. The statement thanked all countries willing to support Palestinian efforts toward ending the occupation and achieving independence, based on a just and comprehensive solution to the conflict. The resolution follows US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s peace plan and establishes the &quot;Board of Peace,&quot; a transitional body overseeing Gaza until 2027. It also authorizes the deployment of a Temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF) to protect civilians, secure aid, and assist in Gaza&#39;s demilitarization. The ISF&#39;s effectiveness depends on the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Trump praised the resolution, calling it &ldquo;one of the biggest approvals in UN history,&rdquo; stating that it would lead to &ldquo;further peace all over the world.&rdquo;

Middle East

It also stressed immediate resolution implementation, full withdrawal of Israeli forces, reconstruction, readiness to assume Gaza responsibilities, and appreciation for global support toward Palestinian independence.

Palestinian Authority welcomes UNSC peace force resolution on Gaza

ISLAMABAD: &nbsp;New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in New York on Friday that New Zealand will not be recognizing the state of Palestine at this time. &ldquo;With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future state of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time,&rdquo; Peters said in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, according to Reuters.<div class="fr-embed responsive-video"><div class="video-wrapper aspect-video"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1971718983637520693&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=021308110e693a6d0f1abb490d3dbc366f94e567&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="width: 550px; height: 761px; min-height: 0px; position: static; visibility: visible;" data-tweet-id="1971718983637520693"></iframe></div></div></div>A New Zealand government&rsquo;s press release on Saturday, quoted the foreign minister as saying, &ldquo;We are also concerned that a focus on recognition, in the current circumstances, could complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire by pushing Israel and Hamas into even more intransigent positions.&rdquo; &lsquo;When the time is right&rsquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;New Zealand has long been a staunch advocate of the two-state solution and a defender of Palestinians&rsquo; right to self-determination,&rdquo; Peters said. &ldquo;What is needed now more than ever is dialogue, diplomacy and leadership &ndash; not further conflict and extremism. &ldquo;New Zealanders are shocked by the harrowing images of famine in Gaza, revolted by the grossly disproportionate military action from the Israeli Government and disturbed by Israeli rhetoric and actions aimed at dismantling future prospects for a Palestinian state.&rdquo; He said, &ldquo;New Zealand&rsquo;s position remains that it is a matter of when, not if we recognize the State of Palestine.&rdquo; &ldquo;Like every other New Zealand Government over the past 80 years, we hold the position that we will recognize a Palestinian state when the time is right. &lsquo;Complex issue&rsquo;&ldquo;What we are looking for now are real actions towards the full viability and legitimacy of the State of Palestine, rather than rhetoric in that direction; Israel to stop and reverse all actions aimed at destroying the two-state solution, including illegal settlements in the West Bank, and to return to meaningful negotiations with the Palestinians; the release by Hamas of all the hostages it holds; the disbanding and disarmament of Hamas; and the renouncement of violence by all Palestinian leaders who have yet to do so.&rdquo; Recognition of Palestine is a complex issue on which reasonable people can disagree, Peters said. &ldquo;Some of our close partners have chosen to recognize Palestine, and others have not. We do not question the good intentions of those who have chosen to recognize Palestine at this time. Indeed, we have a shared objective of trying to help bring about a two-state solution. Where we differ with some of our partners is on the issue of whether recognition now by New Zealand will make a tangible, positive contribution to the realization of a two-state solution.&rdquo; Immense suffering in GazaNew Zealand remains committed to doing its part to alleviate the immense suffering in Gaza, the New Zealand foreign minister said. The New Zealand Government has also today released Cabinet material associated with its decision on the recognition of Palestine, the New Zealand government&rsquo;s statement said.

Australasia

New Zealand will not recognize Palestine at this time, citing ongoing conflict, Hamas' control in Gaza, and unclear future prospects. It supports a two-state solution but stresses recognition must occur when conditions are right.

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Palestinian Authority welcomes UNSC peace force resolution on Gaza

New Zealand says it will not recognize state of Palestine at this time