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Has the New Zealand government at least put out a statement on the two citizens kidnapped today by the rogue genocidal state of Israel after their act of piracy against the #globalSumudFlotilla?
They insist that they are "Tough on crime", so surely they at least have something to say about it, right?
Nothing?
🦗
#NZPol #freePalestine #sanctionIsrael #fromTheRiverToTheSea #endTheOccupation
I stand corrected.
Stuff reports:
"A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade told Stuff they were aware of an Israeli navy operation involving the flotilla.
In a statement, they said the New Zealand Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, had been in “proactive contact” with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the provision of consular services to New Zealanders onboard the flotilla, and their expectations in that regard, should that be requested by any of the participants.
Samuel Leason posted a final message to social media before the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla.
“The safety of New Zealanders is paramount. We expect any New Zealanders in the flotilla to be treated in a manner consistent with international law and have communicated this directly to Israel several times.”
MFAT added that consular advice had been shared with groups that were in touch with New Zealanders onboard the flotilla.
They said they have a long-standing ‘do not travel’ advisory in place for Gaza and continues to warn New Zealanders against any attempt to enter Gaza by sea in breach of Israeli navy restrictions, including participation in flotillas to deliver aid."
So principled. So brave. 🙄
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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, remaining true to his brand, made this extraordinarily weak statement on the piratical kidnapping of three New Zealand citizens on the high seas by Israel:
@pezmico "Treated in a manner consistent with int law blah blah blah"
YOU MEAN NOT FORCIBLY BOARDED AND KIDNAPPED you apologist for genocide. Fixed that for ya, Luxon.
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