New Zealand Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Self-Determination, Condemns Settler Violence in West Bank

New Zealand's foreign minister held a telephone call with his Palestinian counterpart, during which he reiterated the country's commitment to Palestinian self-determination and condemned illegal settler violence in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.

The Turkish news agency reported that the call between the two officials touched on the ongoing situation in the West Bank, with the New Zealand side voicing concern over acts of violence attributed to Israeli settlers in the territory.

According to the report, the New Zealand foreign minister used the call to restate his government's long-standing position supporting the right of Palestinians to self-determination.

Anadolu Agency's report did not provide further details on the specific date of the call, the identities of the officials involved, or additional statements exchanged during the conversation.

The West Bank has seen a rise in settler violence in recent years, an issue that has drawn criticism from various governments and international bodies, though the source report did not elaborate on the specific incidents referenced during the call.