Israel Policy

New Zealand has a history of close relations with Israel based on shared values of a liberal democracy, a representative parliament, a free press and an independent judiciary. We honour our forefathers. During World War One, New Zealand lives were given – our soldiers helped to liberate Jerusalem from Ottoman rule. Following World War Two, our nation voted for the UN partition plan that led the way to the establishment of the state of Israel. History has shown that Israel is the only nation in the region that will protect minorities and the holy places of all religions.