New Zealand statement on Gaza deaths ‘regrettable’ – Israel Embassy | Newshub

Jacinda Adern, PM of New Zealand

Israel’s Embassy in New Zealand has hit back after our Government described the loss of life on the Gaza-Israel border as “one-sided”.

Palestinian officials say at least 60 people have been killed following violent clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called it a “devastating one-sided loss of life”, and said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has voiced its concerns with the Israeli Ambassador on behalf of the Government.

But the Embassy took issue with Ms Ardern’s statement, saying Israel has the right to protect its borders.

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