Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying “the violence and the killing has to stop”.<\/p>\n
He has stressed that he has made the announcement as Labour leader, not caretaker Prime Minister.<\/p>\n
But Hipkins said it had become “untenable” for him to remain silent.<\/p>\n
“It runs against Labour Party values to see the horrific scenes we are witnessing without calling for a ceasefire,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Israel and Gaza need to immediately ensure that conditions for a ceasefire be met. We call on all parties to strive to restore calm and restraint.<\/p>\n
“We remain very concerned about the humanitarian impact of the conflict.”<\/p>\n
Hipkins has called on Israel to allow supplies to be delivered and for Hamas to free its hostages.<\/p>\n
“Ultimately we want to see a just and lasting peace.<\/p>\n
“The violence and the killing has to stop.”<\/p>\n
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