# New Zealand domestic response to Israel-Palestine conflict > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-domestic-response-to-israel-palestine-conflict > Updated: 2026-09-05T15:52:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. New Zealand's foreign policy and government response to Israeli settlement activity and the conflict in Gaza have faced increasing domestic criticism. In late August 2026, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa criticized the government for failing to sign a joint statement with 22 other nations condemning Israeli construction plans in the E1 area of the Occupied West Bank. While Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed condemnation of the plans, the lack of a formal signature on the multilateral statement was described by spokesperson Rinad Tamimi as a ‘moral collapse’ in foreign policy. By early September 2026, pro-Palestine activists intensified their pressure through continuous protests. Demonstrators called for the New Zealand government to impose sanctions on Israel and end visa-free entry for members of the Israeli military and reserves. The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign also targeted local entities, such as the Auckland Council, as activists criticized the coalition government for what they characterized as a weak response to the situation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: New Zealand activists demand sanctions on Israel and renewed boycotts New Zealand activists have renewed calls for a boycott of Israeli products and demanded government sanctions against Israel during the 153rd week of continuous protests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-activists-demand-sanctions-on-israel-and-renewed-boycotts ### 2026-08-31: New Zealand criticized for not signing joint censure of Israeli E1 settlements New Zealand's refusal to sign a 22-nation joint statement condemning Israeli E1 settlement plans has been labeled a 'moral collapse' by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-criticized-for-not-signing-joint-censure-of-israeli-e1-settlements --- Cite as: New Zealand domestic response to Israel-Palestine conflict. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-domestic-response-to-israel-palestine-conflict