Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on the Government's designation of Hamas' political wing as a terrorist entity

Published: Feb. 29, 2024, 7:17 p.m.

In a symbolic gesture to our military allies, New Zealand is following suit in designating Hamas a terrorist entity. \xa0

The Government says it can no longer distinguish between the organisation's military and political wings. \xa0

Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking that Australia and Canada have also designated Hamas a terrorist entity,\xa0and the three have issued a joint statement. \xa0

He says it's clear there's a consistent stance on the Gaza war and part of that is calling for an immediate ceasefire.\xa0

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