We also agree with the government that “the humanitarian consequences of an offensive in Rafah would be appalling“We are therefore urging the government to join South Africa’s urgent request to International Court of Justice to end Israel’s Rafah offensive. So far New Zealand has stood alongside the US/Israel position with only weak mumblings to oppose Israel’s slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. We urge you to step New Zealand up beside South Africa with its urgent request to the ICJ so we join the international community in effective action to prevent Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza. Please respond urgently. We are keen to hear from you both.

Source: The Guardian February 15, 2024 05:14 UTC