New Zealand PM says Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’ after Palestine recognition debate sees MP ejected

<p>Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick accused government MPs of lacking a ‘spine’ during a debate on whether to recognise a Palestinian state</p><p>As more of its allies make moves to recognise Palestinian statehood, the issue is dominating New Zealand’s politics, with a prominent MP ejected from parliament on Tuesday and the prime minister describing his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as having “lost the plot”.</p><p>Speaking to local media on Wednesday, Christopher Luxon said what was happening in Gaza was “utterly, utterly appalling”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/13/mp-removed-from-new-zealand-parliament-in-heated-debate-over-palestinian-recognition">Continue reading...</a>