New Zealand & Palestine — Palestinian Authority

New Zealand: New Zealand joined the coordinated sanctions against Israeli settlers and settlement-related activity in the West Bank, citing ongoing settler violence and human rights abuses.

Palestine — Palestinian Authority: The Palestine — Palestinian Authority exercises limited self-governance in the West Bank and has been accused by Israel of a 'pay-for-slay' program, which rewards terrorists and their families, a policy Israel cites as a driver of violence.

New Zealand: New Zealand announced new sanctions against Israeli settler individuals and entities last week, coordinating with other Western countries.

Palestine — Palestinian Authority: The Palestine — Palestinian Authority's Civil Defence firefighters were obstructed by Israeli settlers and military while trying to extinguish a fire, highlighting challenges in security coordination.

New Zealand: New Zealand's currency strengthened after its central bank held rates steady but delivered a hawkish outlook.

Palestine — Palestinian Authority: The Palestine — Palestinian Authority is mentioned by Yair Lapid as lacking the ability to effectively prevent attacks against Israel, impacting the prospects for a future Palestinian state.