The Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, the Chief Human Rights Commissioner Stephen Rainbow, and the New Zealand Jewish Council are defending Israeli soldiers in New Zealand on “rest and recreation” despite their involvement in the killing of Palestinians in Gaza. The PSNA campaign aims to hold Israel accountable for genocide, with concerns raised about the prioritization of soldiers’ sensitivities over condemning the genocide itself. The campaign rejects claims of anti-Semitism and calls for accountability for Israeli soldiers involved in genocide, while criticizing the New Zealand Jewish Council for focusing on protecting Israel rather than addressing real anti-Semitism.
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