A Green Party bid for Parliament to debate recognising Palestine as a state has been blocked, a move the party says questions stated support for a two-state solution. "Statehood as part of a two-state solution would uphold and celebrate the inherent rights and dignity of Palestinians." He also disputed Hamas' use of the term, and stated the authority now supported a two-state solution based on 1967 borders, as did New Zealand. Ghahraman said she was disappointed at the lack of support for her motion, saying it called into question support for the two-state solution. "I don't think they can continue saying they support a two-state solution if they do not support this.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2021 01:02 UTC