{"id":4915,"date":"2020-05-12T14:46:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T02:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/?page_id=4915"},"modified":"2020-05-12T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T02:46:37","slug":"iinz-2017-voters-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/iinz-2017-voters-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"IINZ 2017 Voters&#8217; Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"IINZVGwrapper\">\n<div id=\"intro\">Welcome to the Israel Institute of New Zealand 2017 Voters&#8217; Guide. The Institute wrote to all MPs asking for their and their party positions on Israel. We have highlighted party positions (for those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/politics\/94810269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polling above 1%<\/a>), party leaders&#8217; positions, statements made by members of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group, and other MPs. For more detail click on the icons and images.<\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtopRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">PARTY<br \/>\nSTATEMENTS<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Labour.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Green.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Maori.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-ACT.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTPARTY\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">OPPOSED 2334<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALOPPOSED2334\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOUROPPOSED2334\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTOPPOSED2334\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENOPPOSED2334\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIOPPOSED2334\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTOPPOSED2334\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">CONDEMNS PALESTINIAN TERROR<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPALTERROR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURPALTERROR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPALTERROR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPALTERROR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIPALTERROR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACT_PALTERROR\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">SUPPORTS NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORINEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACT_NEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">SUPPORTS TIES WITH ISRAEL<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALISRAELTIES\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURISRAELTIES\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTISRAELTIES\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENISRAELTIES\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIISRAELTIES\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACT_ISRAELTIES\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">SHOWS UNDERSTANDING<br \/>\nOF ISSUES<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTUNDERSTANDING\"><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGbottomRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGCategory\" type=\"button\">PARTY<br \/>\nSTATEMENTS<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Labour.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Green.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Maori.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-ACT.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTPARTY\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Leaders<\/h1>\n<div id=\"intro\">Below is summary information on the leaders of the parties <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/politics\/94810269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polling above 1%<\/a>. Click on the respective image for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"IINZVGwrapper\">\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bill-English.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BILLENGLISH\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BILLENGLISH\">BILL ENGLISH<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BILLENGLISH\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BILLENGLISH\">Bill English explicitly stands by Resolution 2334 and has said very little else publicly on the matter other than he hopes for closer relations.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Labour.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Jacinda-Adern.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACINDAARDERN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACINDAARDERN\">JACINDA ARDERN<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACINDAARDERN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACINDAARDERN\">Jacinda Ardern has not said anything publicly relating to Israel.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Winston-Peters.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\">WINSTON PETERS<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\">Winston Peters has taken the strongest public stand for Israel in recent times. Peters questioned 2334 and objected to the process by which Murray McCully led New Zealand to co-sponsor the resolution in the UN Security Council.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Green.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Andrew-Shaw.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JAMESSHAW\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JAMESSHAW\">JAMES SHAW<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JAMESSHAW\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JAMESSHAW\">James Shaw opposed Gerry Brownlee&#8217;s attempts to repair the damage done to the relationship between NZ and Israel. Shaw also supported <a href=\"https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/2017\/02\/not-all-maori-on-board-with-marama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marama Davidson when she joined an activist boat to Gaza<\/a> <\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Maori.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MAORIPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Flavel.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#FLAVEL\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#FLAVEL\">TE URUROA FLAVELL<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#FLAVEL\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#FLAVEL\">Te Ururoa Flavell has attempted to be balanced in his discussions relating to Israel and does not go into detail.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-ACT.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/David-Seymour-LINK-May-2017-photo.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\">DAVID SEYMOUR<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\">David Seymour is pro-Israel. He recognises that New Zealand shares with Israel values such as democracy and individual freedom. He has questioned New Zealand&#8217;s co-sponsorship of 2334 and called it a &#8220;misstep&#8221;.<\/button><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Other MPs<\/h1>\n<div id=\"intro\">Below is summary information on selected MPs. Click on the respective image for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Labour.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#LABOURPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/David-Parker.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDPARKER\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDPARKER\">DAVID PARKER<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDPARKER\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDPARKER\">David Parker has spoken against Israel and said that Gerry Brownlee&#8217;s attempts to repair the damage over 2334 were &#8216;ill-considered&#8217;.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-TOP.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#TOPPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Gareth-Morgan-1.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GARETHMORGAN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GARETHMORGAN\">GARETH MORGAN<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GARETHMORGAN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GARETHMORGAN\">Gareth Morgan spoke against Israel after he was given a tour by Palestinian representatives. Similarly, he praised North Korea after being given a tour by North Korean representatives.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Green.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Marama-Davidson.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MARAMADAVIDSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MARAMADAVIDSON\">MARAMA DAVIDSON<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-bad.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MARAMADAVIDSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#MARAMADAVIDSON\">Marama Davidson has taken a strong anti-Israel stance, calling it an apartheid state. She has admitted that most of her knowledge about Israel has come from extreme anti-Israel activists.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Simon_O_Connor.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#SIMONOCONNOR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#SIMONOCONNOR\">SIMON O&#8217;CONNOR<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#SIMONOCONNOR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#SIMONOCONNOR\">Simon O&#8217;Connor was one of the few National MPs who expressed disappointment at the time Resolution 2334 was passed.<\/button><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friends Group Members<\/h1>\n<div id=\"intro\">Below is summary information about the MPs who are part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.nz\/en\/pb\/parliamentary-relations\/friendship-groups\/new-zealand-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Zealand-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group<\/a>. Click on the respective image for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Alfred-Ngaro.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ALFREDNGARO\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ALFREDNGARO\">ALFRED NGARO<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ALFREDNGARO\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ALFREDNGARO\">Alfred Ngaro chairs the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Brett-Hudson.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BRETTHUDSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BRETTHUDSON\">BRETT HUDSON<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BRETTHUDSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#BRETTHUDSON\">Brett Hudson is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Chris-Bishop.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISBISHOP\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISBISHOP\">CHRIS BISHOP<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISBISHOP\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISBISHOP\">Chris Bishop is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Hon_Christopher_Finlayson.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISFINLAYSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISFINLAYSON\">CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISFINLAYSON\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#CHRISFINLAYSON\">Chris Finlayson is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Darroch-Ball.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DARROCHBALL\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DARROCHBALL\">DARROCH BALL<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DARROCHBALL\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DARROCHBALL\">Darroch Ball is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-ACT.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#ACTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/David-Seymour-LINK-May-2017-photo.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#DAVIDSEYMOUR\">DAVID SEYMOUR<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: 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He recognises that New Zealand shares with Israel values such as democracy and individual freedom. He has questioned New Zealand&#8217;s co-sponsorship of 2334 and called it a &#8220;misstep&#8221;.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ian-McKelvie.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#IANMCKELVIE\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#IANMCKELVIE\">IAN McKELVIE<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#IANMCKELVIE\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#IANMCKELVIE\">Ian McKelvie is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-National.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NATIONALPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Jacqui-Dean.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACQUIDEAN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACQUIDEAN\">JACQUI DEAN<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACQUIDEAN\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JACQUIDEAN\">Jacqui Dean is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-Green.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#GREENPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Julie-Anne-Genter.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JULIEANNEGENTER\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#JULIEANNEGENTER\">JULIE ANNE GENTER<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" 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data-target=\"#PAULFOSTERBELL\">PAUL FOSTER-BELL<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#PAULFOSTERBELL\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#PAULFOSTERBELL\">Paul Foster-Bell has said he supports Israel&#8217;s right to security and he has advocated for enhanced trade and investment relations.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ron-Mark.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#RONMARK\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#RONMARK\">RON MARK<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-no-response.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#RONMARK\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#RONMARK\">Ron Mark is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"IINZVGtableRow\"><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/party-logo-NZ-First.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#NZFIRSTPARTY\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Winston-Peters.jpg');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPName\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\">WINSTON PETERS<\/button><button class=\"IINZVGsquare\" style=\"background: url('https:\/\/israelinstitute.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IINZ-Rating-good.png');\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\"><\/button><button class=\"IINZVGMPBlurb\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#WINSTONPETERS\">Winston Peters has taken the strongest public stand for Israel in recent times, questioning 2334 and the process by which Murray McCully allowed New Zealand to co-sponsor it.<\/button><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"BOTTOM\">Information used this guide has been gathered from news reports and official Parliament records also. 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He <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nzfirst.org.nz\/english_shielding_mccully_over_israel_blunder.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> &#8220;Mr McCully should never have been allowed to act unilaterally on such an important issue&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nzfirst.org.nz\/mccully_s_diplomatic_blunder_on_israel_damaging\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">and<\/a><br \/>\n&#8220;Mr McCully\u2019s actions and the government\u2019s condonation of them have seriously prejudiced this country\u2019s international relations&#8221;<br \/>\nDuring <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoop.co.nz\/stories\/PA1705\/S00106\/questions-and-answers-may-4.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Question and Answer time in the House<\/a> he asked \u201cIs it not a fact, Foreign Minister, that the resolution was not in line with longstanding NZ policy; second, that it did not go to cabinet as required by the manual because of the denunciation aspects; and third, that\u2019s why he\u2019s trying to backtrack on it now?\u201d and in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.nz\/en\/watch-parliament\/ondemand?itemId=181504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supplementary question<\/a>, he asked &#8220;is it not a fact \u2026 that the resolution was not in line with longstanding NZ policy; \u2026 that it did not go to Cabinet as required by the Manual because of the denunciation aspects.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"DARROCHBALL\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">DARROCH BALL<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Darroch Ball is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"IANMCKELVIE\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">IAN McKELVIE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Ian McKelvie is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"JACQUIDEAN\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">JACQUI DEAN<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Jacqui Dean is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"JULIEANNEGENTER\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">JULIE ANNE GENTER<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Julie Anne Genter is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"KANWALJIT\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MARKMITCHELL\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">MARK MITCHELL<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Mark Mitchell is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PAULFOSTERBELL\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">PAUL FOSTER-BELL<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Paul Foster-Bell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whaleoil.co.nz\/2017\/01\/finally-national-mp-not-singing-mccullys-song-sheet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> &#8220;&#8230;I am a keen member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group, and a long-term supporter of Israel\u2019s right to security, self-defence and statehood\u2026 I am personally strongly in favour of enhanced trade and investment relations \u2013 and people-to-people, cultural and social engagement with Israel, and undertook a visit to Israel in 2012, while I was with MFAT as Deputy Director in their Middle East and Africa Division. On that visit, I had an opportunity to see how important Jerusalem is as a sacred place for Jews, Christians and Muslims. This is a complicated issue, to which I freely admit I do not have the answers.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"RONMARK\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">RON MARK<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Ron Mark is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements in the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MARAMADAVIDSON\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">MARAMA DAVIDSON<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/national\/politics\/85020524\/green-mp-marama-davidson-detained-by-israeli-authorities-on-boat-in-international-waters--reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a video<\/a> filmed prior to her participation in the flotilla, Davidson described the IDF as \u2018Israeli Oppression Forces\u2019; her expected detention as \u2018kidnapping\u2019 and \u2018oppression\u2019.<br \/>\nAt an Auckland Public Library event: She spoke highly of her shipmates, without acknowledging any of the controversies. \u201cI had 9 days on the Mediterranean, basically, of global education on the state of the world\u2026 Israel needs to stop occupying Palestinian land and Israel needs to lift the blockade. I\u2019m very clear about that. I want enduring peace for both Israel and Palestine and that will not come from oppressing Palestine and that will not come with the blockade in place.\u201d<br \/>\nMarama has also hosted a screening of &#8216;5 Broken Cameras&#8217; in parliament. The invitation stated that \u201cNew Zealand policy-makers have identified that most of our news from the [Occupied Palestinian Territories] is sourced from Israel and reports only Israelis as victims while failing to mention Palestinian grievances or a huge groundswell of non-violent rallies\u201d<br \/>\nMs Davidson also participated in University of Auckland discussion entitled \u201cGaza: Settler Colonialism, Apartheid and Resistance\u201d, saying \u201c&#8230;apartheid is not just about separate laws and different laws for different groups of people but those laws proactively seek to subjugate and undermine particular groups. We can have, as we know here in Aotearoa, we can have differences that apply to different groups of people &#8211; as we do have, for example, Maori representation in government. But those seats do not subjugate or deny the rights of other people to have a vote, to participate in democracy, to participate in government. So we need to be quite distinct that apartheid separation laws are clearly about denying another group of people basic and civil human liberties\u2026.We should be taking the absolute strongest stand we possibly can as a country against Israel\u2019s assault on civilians. It is the word \u2018civilians\u2019 which is particularly important. We should absolutely be exhausting whatever avenues are available to us as a global state to totally condemn all violence against civilians but be the reverse of what Obama has said &#8211; stand against all violent acts toward civilians but highlight the disproportionate military use by the Israeli government toward the Palestinian people. That should absolutely be our lowest position possible. We should start from that point. We should absolutely be investigating economic sanctions as a country. We should absolutely be calling on the Israeli ambassador here to call for a halt to a cease-fire [sic]. We should absolutely be doing everything we can as a state but we will not because we are in the back pockets of the USA &#8211; exactly as Jane [Kelsey] has pointed out\u2026\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GARETHMORGAN\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">GARETH MORGAN<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Gareth Morgan <a href=\"https:\/\/shalom.kiwi\/2016\/11\/did-gareth-morgan-just-excuse-terrorism-and-anti-semitism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spoke against Israel<\/a> after he was given a tour by Palestinian representatives. Similarly, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kiwiblog.co.nz\/2013\/09\/gareth_morgan_and_north_korea.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">he praised North Korea<\/a> after being given a tour by North Korean representatives.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ALFREDNGARO\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ALFRED NGARO<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Alfred Ngaro chairs the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"SIMONOCONNOR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">SIMON O&#8217;CONNOR<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Simon O&#8217;Connor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whaleoil.co.nz\/2017\/01\/hi-simon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> \u201cI very much appreciate you writing your thoughts around this as, I too, am disappointed at the actions taken. I will be talking to the PM and colleagues when parliament resumes and expressing my, your, and many others\u2019 view as well.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FLAVEL\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">TE URUROA FLAVELL<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Te Ururoa Flavell has said \u201cThis is a 2000-year-old struggle that the M\u0101ori Party is not about to wade into it. Both sides claim tangata whenua status. However, we note that the current sanctions imposed against Pallestine (sic) are inhumane and cause great suffering of innocent women and children.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"CHRISFINLAYSON\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Chris Finlayson is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"DAVIDSEYMOUR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">DAVID SEYMOUR<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">David Seymour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whaleoil.co.nz\/2016\/12\/david-seymour-friend-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> he is &#8220;pro Israel because I believe that democracy and individual freedom are more important than the will of the mob. As goes Israel, so goes freedom for us all. On the current topic you have to look at the resolution itself and the U.S. Ambassador\u2019s speech to the Security Council. It is possible to be pro Israel and yet question the settlements. What is dumbfounding is why New Zealand chose to take a leading role.&#8221;<br \/>\nHe has <a href=\"http:\/\/act.org.nz\/act-welcomes-resumption-of-new-zealand-israel-diplomatic-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">also said<\/a> &#8220;Israel has always been a friend of New Zealand, and for good reason. We share basic but vital values of democracy and individual freedom, \u2026 As Israel knows all too well, these values must be defended, and part of that means strengthening alliances with strong diplomatic ties. The recent damage done to these ties was (a) misstep from our Government. The reinstatement of our respective ambassadors will be especially welcomed by the New Zealand Israeli community and Kiwi expats in Israel, two groups that should never have been punished for our Government\u2019s diplomatic indiscretion.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"DAVIDPARKER\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">DAVID PARKER<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">David Parker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.nz\/en\/pb\/hansard-debates\/rhr\/document\/47HansS_20030212_00001212\/parker-david-debate-on-prime-minister-s-statement.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> \u2018I am opposed to the Israeli responses to Palestinian grievances. The continued occupation of large parts of the West Bank by illegal Israeli settlements is not justified; nor are their provocative and destructive incursions into the Gaza Strip. That, in turn, does not justify the suicide bombing by Palestinians\u2026\u2019<br \/>\nParker has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/news\/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11850069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">also said<\/a> Brownlee\u2019s comments were \u2018ill-considered&#8230;That is not a good start for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to effectively resile from one of the most important steps New Zealand took after many years of efforts to get on the Security Council.\u2019<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"JAMESSHAW\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">JAMES SHAW<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">James Shaw <a href=\"http:\/\/www.radionz.co.nz\/news\/political\/330048\/brownlee-nz-should-not-intervene-on-israel-palestine-conflict\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has said<\/a> &#8216;I find it rather unusual that the new Minister of Foreign Affairs would be essentially undermining the position of the immediate past minister \u2026 a bit extraordinary actually.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"JACINDAARDERN\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">JACINDA ARDERN<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Jacinda Ardern has not said anything publicly on Israel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"BILLENGLISH\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">BILL ENGLISH<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Bill English has stood by resolution 2334 and said very little else publicly on the matter other than he hoped for closer relations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"BRETTHUDSON\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">BRETT HUDSON<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Brett Hudson is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"CHRISBISHOP\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">CHRIS BISHOP<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Chris bishop is a member of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group but has not made any public statements on the issues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The Green Party has said they are &#8220;committed to a peaceful and enduring solution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. We have called on both sides to refrain from the illegal use of force, and to re-engage in conflict resolution.<br \/>\nAbove all, we call upon both sides to respect the rule of international law including acceptance of the judgements and opinions of the International Court of Justice, and membership of the International Criminal Court. The naval blockade of Gaza continues to erode the prospects for peace in the region, and we have called on the Government of Israel to allow crucial humanitarian supplies through to Gaza. The Green Party also stands against the expansion of further Israeli settlements into Palestine and have called on Israel to respond positively to UN Security Council resolution 2234(sic). We recognise Israel\u2019s right to exist within the territorial status recognised in Security Council resolutions. We remain always ready to meet with Israeli official representatives to discuss the situation in the Middle East.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENOPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The Green Party reinforces the bias in 2334 by requiring Israel to \u201crespond positively\u201d to specific requirements, with no equivalent obligation imposed on the Palestinians.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENPALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">While the Green Party has technically condemned Palestinian terror, the statement \u201cboth sides [need to] refrain from the illegal use of force\u201d, demonstrates a misguided moral equivalence. To focus on the \u201cnaval blockade\u201d of Gaza rather than Hamas terrorism, whitewashes Palestinian terrorism and the incitement of Palestinian leaders, including their \u201cpay for slay\u201d policy (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and\/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians. The PA also glorifies terrorists by practices such as naming streets or institutions in their honour)..<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The Green Party wants both sides to engage in conflict resolution but seeks to internationalise the issue by recommending the involvement of the International Court of Justice. This stands in contrast to a longstanding New Zealand position recognising that trust can only be built and a sustainable solution achieved through direct negotiations between the parties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The Green Party is apparently willing to meet with Israeli representatives but they have not said they are in favour of economic, educational or cultural ties with Israel. Some Green MPs signed a pledge to divest money from Israeli companies.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"GREENUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE GREEN PARTY UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Most of the technical terms used by the Greens are correct &#8211; Dr Graham is well versed in this area.<br \/>\nHowever, The Green Party\u2019 s comments on Gaza show their lack of knowledge about the situation. In one day (16 Aug, 2017) 2,050 tons of goods entered Gaza in 628 trucks. A daily tally is kept of supplies entering Gaza, crossings and permits issued. It is not the naval blockade that erodes the prospects for peace, but the unwillingness of Hamas to recognise Israel, and cease from rocket attacks on Israel\u2019s civilian population.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORIPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">&#8220;The M\u0101ori Party believes the issues related to Israel ought to be worked through by the mana whenua of the rohe. This struggle has persisted for thousands of years and the M\u0101ori Party is not willing to take sides on the issue, as both claim tangata whenua status. However, we note that the current sanctions imposed against Palestine are inhumane and cause great suffering of innocent women and children.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORIOPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The M\u0101ori party does not take a position.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORIPALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The M\u0101ori party does not take a position on Palestinian terrorism, but does take a position against Israeli \u201csanctions\u201d. This shows imbalance and\/or a poor understanding of the conflict.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORINEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The M\u0101ori Party has not stated a view on a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORIISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The Maori Party has not made any comment on ties with Israel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"MAORIUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE MAORI PARTY UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The terminology used by the M\u0101ori Party is problematic in the context of the Israel\/Palestinian conflict. The concept of *Mana whenua does not transfer readily. Control of the land passed from the Ottoman Empire, (a 500 year period &#8211; where most land was owned by absentee landlords, and locals were tenants or nomadic bedouins), to the British Mandate (who had trusteeship from 1922 &#8211; 1947), and then by a recommendation of the United Nations was to be divided between the Jews and the Arabs (as they were then called). The Arabs rejected partition and the Jews accepted. The surrounding Arab nations declared war on Israel, and since that time Israel has been forced to defend itself. The struggle has not gone on for thousands of years. The first Arab revolts began in the Mandate period (1920s), and Palestinian unwillingness to accept a Jewish state has meant that the conflict has continued in various forms.The M\u0101ori Party\u2019s comment about sanctions against Palestinians being inhumane needs verification. IINZ is unaware of any sanctions imposed by Israel that are as described by the M\u0101ori Party.<\/p>\n<p>*Mana whenua refers to the authority held by local people over land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE NZ FIRST PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">&#8220;The Rt Hon Winston Peters has been abundantly clear in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.nz\/en\/pb\/hansard-debates\/rhr\/document\/HansS_20170314_054000000\/11-foreign-affairs-minister-statements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parliament<\/a> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.nz\/en\/pb\/hansard-debates\/rhr\/document\/HansS_20170321_052425000\/7-ministers-cabinet-manual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">twice<\/a>] and in a media release that New Zealand First is the only political party opposed to UNSC resolution 2334.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTOPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NZ FIRST VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">NZ First was clearly opposed to the resolution, with Winston Peters condemning both the text and the lack of due process.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTPALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NZ FIRST VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">NZ First has not mentioned Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the \u201cpay to slay\u201d policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and\/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians. The PA also glorifies terrorists by practices such as naming streets or institutions in their honour)..<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NZ FIRST VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">NZ First has not stated a view on a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NZ FIRST VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">NZ First has not made any comment on building ties with Israel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NZFIRSTUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NZ FIRST UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">NZ First has not made sufficient statements on the conflict by which to judge the adequacy of their understanding of key terms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOURPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE LABOUR PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">\n<p>Labour has said &#8220;It has long been New Zealand\u2019s position that the West Bank settlements on Palestinian land are a provocative impediment to progressing the two state solution agreed to by both the Israeli government and the Palestinian authority under the Oslo accord.<\/p>\n<p>Labour supports the action taken by the New Zealand Government to advance Resolution 2334.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution is balanced and also recognises the Palestinian authority must also take steps to implement the two state solution and control violence against Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOUROPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">LABOUR VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Labour explicitly supports resolution 2334.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOURPALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">LABOUR VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Labour has said that the Palestinian Authority should \u201ctake steps to control violence against Israel\u201d.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOURNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">LABOUR VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Labour suggests both Israel and the Palestinians need to work toward a solution but Labour wants to internationalise the conflict and rely on the UN to impose a solution.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOURISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">LABOUR VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Labour has not made any comment on building ties with Israel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"LABOURUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">LABOUR UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Labour uses the term \u201csettlements on Palestinian land\u201d which ignores the fact that the \u201cWest Bank\u201d is disputed territory. Under the Oslo agreement the West Bank is divided into 3 administrative areas: A, B & C. Area A is exclusively administered by the Palestinian Authority; Area B is administered by both the Palestinian Authority and Israel; and Area C, which contains the Israeli settlements, is administered by Israel.<br \/>\nFurther, suggesting that the two-state solution was agreed by the Palestinians is not correct. if the two state solution had been agreed to by both the Israeli government and the Palestinian authority, there would be no conflict. Any \u2018occupation\u2019 by Israel, is not considered illegal under international law, but rather a temporary state until final status issues are resolved.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE NATIONAL PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">National has said &#8220;New Zealand has been a long-standing friend of Israel. We were one of the first countries to recognise the State of Israel, and remain fundamentally committed to the right of Israeli people to live peacefully within secure borders.&#8221; Minister Brownlee added &#8220;I am pleased that Israel has decided to restore full diplomatic ties with New Zealand. The Ambassador&#8217;s return will enable us to further strengthen the friendly links which exist between our two countries.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALOPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NATIONAL VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">National was in government when Resolution 2334 was passed and has continued to support it. National has expressed regret only for the impact the resolution had on the relationship with Israel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALPALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NATIONAL VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">National chose to become fully engaged in the Israel-Palestinian conflict through its co-sponsorship of 2334 and yet has not made a statement against Palestinian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the \u201cpay to slay\u201d policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and\/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians. The PA also glorifies terrorists by practices such as naming streets or institutions in their honour).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALNEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NATIONAL VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The National government\u2019s co-sponsorship of 2334 has rewarded Palestinian rejectionism and has removed any incentive for the Palestinians to negotiate. It has also cooperated with the Palestinian strategy strategy of internationalizing the conflict.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NATIONAL VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">National has said they want to repair the relationship with Israel in the wake of 2334 and build ties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NATIONALUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">NATIONAL UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">The previous Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, worked closely on the issue of the Palestinian\/Israeli conflict during New Zealand\u2019s term on the UN Security Council which ended in December 2016. While he may have a deep level of understanding of the terminology, his position was strongly biassed against Israel. The current National Foreign Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has not made sufficient statements on the conflict by which to judge the adequacy of his understanding of key terms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACTPARTY\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">THE ACT PARTY RESPONSE<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has said &#8220;An unavoidable topic at these events is UN Resolution 2334, a New Zealand sponsored Security Council resolution that, if taken seriously, would make Israel practically indefensible. ACT appreciates the complexity of the region but that is more reason for New Zealand to not take sides, or side with the only free and democratic country in the region if at all. Many National supporters see the resolution as a betrayal.&#8221; Act leader, David Seymour, has also said &#8220;Israel has always been a friend of New Zealand, and for good reason. We share basic but vital values of democracy and individual freedom&#8230; As Israel knows all too well, these values must be defended, and part of that means strengthening alliances with strong diplomatic ties.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACTOPPOSED2334\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ACT VIEWS ON 2334<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has spoken strongly against 2334 for its bias and because it, &#8220;if taken seriously, would make Israel practically indefensible.&#8221; Act leader, David Seymour, <a href=\"http:\/\/act.org.nz\/act-welcomes-resumption-of-new-zealand-israel-diplomatic-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">called<\/a> the resolution a &#8220;diplomatic indiscretion&#8221;.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACT_PALTERROR\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ACT VIEWS ON PALESTINIAN TERRORISM<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has said that is condemns terror of any kind but has not specifically condemned Palesitnian terror or the incitement to terror from Palestinian leaders, including the \u201cpay to slay\u201d policy of the Palestinian Authority (the PA financially rewards Palestinians and\/or their families for the murder of Israeli civilians. The PA also glorifies terrorists by practices such as naming streets or institutions in their honour).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACT_NEGOTIATEDSOLUTION\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ACT VIEWS ON A NEGOTIATED SOLUTION<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has not stated their position on how the Palestinian-Israeli conflict may be resolved.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACT_ISRAELTIES\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ACT VIEWS ON NZ-ISRAEL TIES<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has not made any comment on building ties with Israel but leader, David Seymour, met with the Israeli ambassador and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wrote<\/a> that \u201cIsrael has always been a friend of New Zealand, and for good reason. We share basic but vital values of democracy and individual freedom&#8230;The reinstatement of our respective ambassadors will be especially welcomed by the New Zealand Israeli community and Kiwi expats in Israel, two groups that should never have been punished for our Government\u2019s diplomatic indiscretion.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ACTUNDERSTANDING\" class=\"modal fade\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\">\n<div class=\"modal-content\">\n<div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"modal-title\">ACT UNDERSTANDING<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"modal-body\">Act has not made sufficient statements on the conflict by which to judge the adequacy of their understanding of key terms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Israel Institute of New Zealand 2017 Voters&#8217; Guide. The Institute wrote to all MPs asking for their and their party positions on Israel. We have highlighted party positions (for those polling above 1%), party leaders&#8217; positions, statements made by members of the NZ-Israel Parliamentary Friendship group, and other MPs. 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