MEDIA STATEMENT
CHRISTCHURCH, OCTOBER 7, 2023
NZ Friends of Israel strongly condemns the current ground invasion supported by a rocket bombardment on Israel, led by Hamas from Gaza.
Reportedly, these attacks are indiscriminately targeting civilians and terrorizing the country. The entire country is in lockdown, sheltering in bomb shelters. A number of townships have been infiltrated.
We urge the New Zealand government to
* Call for a ceasefire,
* Urge Hamas to withdraw for humanitarian reasons,
* Voice its opposition to settling the dispute through violence, and
* Encourage all parties to return to peaceful negotiations.
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