The Prime Minister says Winston Peters has articulated New Zealand's position on Gaza well. 

Over the weekend the Foreign Minister announced that New Zealand would NOT recognise Palestinian statehood,  yet. 

Chris Luxon says Hamas is the de facto government and a designated terrorist organisation in New Zealand. 

He told Mike Hosking that New Zealand's also called out the excessive response of Israel. 

Luxon says we're a friend to both groups and are focused on peace. 

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