A Lesson in Foreign Affairs and the Incompetent PM.

Whoever was responsible for advising the PM of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern, on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and the opening of the U.S Embassy in Jerusalem did a shocking job and was simply bereft of the facts. Winston Peters most likely played a major part and it shows how incompetent he is when it comes to foreign affairs and why he should not be anywhere near this portfolio, yet, scarily so is the actual minister responsible!

Let's do a quick recap for those of you who may have missed it:

Fact 1: May 14th - U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem

Fact 2: Mainstream Media portray the events that took place along the Gaza border as a massacre carried out by Israeli Troops and that the Palestinian Civilians were peacefully protesting the Israeli occupation.

Fact 3: Absolutely nothing in that claim by the mainstream media is true.

Fact 4: The prime minister said the decision to move the embassy from Tel Aviv was a "step back" when it came to a peaceful, two-state resolution between Israelis and Palestinians.
Jacinda Ardern has condemned the "devastating, one-sided loss of life" in Gaza, as the United States opens its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. "This is a hotly contested issue within that peace process, and as we've seen the results of the protests along the border of Gaza have been devastating," Ardern said.
"It is the right of any nation to defend its border, but this is a devastating, one-sided, loss of life. We would condemn the violence that has occurred. It's plain to see the effects of this decision and the ramifications are wide-reaching."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had raised concerns, on behalf of the Government, directly with the Israeli ambassador in the past 10 days, and would speak with the ambassador again about the latest conflict within the next two days, Ardern said.

Fact 5: The Israeli embassy has responded to the Prime Minister's comments made on Tuesday, May 15, describing them as a regrettable misrepresentation of the conflict that occurred.
"It is astonishing to see how much disinformation is being used against Israel for its self-defense on the Gaza border," Israel's Embassy says in the press release.
"The government of New Zealand, which has recognised Hamas as a terror organisation, regrettably has not condemned Hamas for its actions nor its investment in terrorism."
"Israel is unjustly and against any objective reasoning accused of using disproportionate force against Hamas.
"The use of force must be judged not by the number of casualties (and don't forget that the majority of them are Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists)."

Fact 6: Make no mistake the events of May 14 at Gaza were deliberately organised by Hamas, they run Gaza and it should be pointed out that those who want a two-state solution such as the NZ Prime Minister, that, there already is a de-facto failed terrorist Palestinian state and it's name is Gaza. Hamas which is a terrorist organisation seized power in a terrible coup and saw them lining up and machine-gunning their own people and murdering over three times as many Palestinians that were killed on May 14. Correct me if I am wrong but I don't recall the same outcry from the Mainstream Media or our Government when these events occurred.

Fact 7: Israel have no occupation in Gaza. In fact, back in 2005 they uprooted almost 10,000 Jews from their homes, farms and businesses (which they had lived in for over half a century) in order to give peace a chance as the world was telling them that those people were the impediment to peace. Rather than a "step back" we would call that an unprecedented response by Israel to wanting peace. Hamas however, want to destroy Israel and will do whatever it takes to do it. They have launched over 10,000 rocket and mortar attacks and are responsible for killing thousands and thousands of Israelis mainly via suicide bombers and the use of human shields such as women and children.

Fact 8: Despite all of this Israel continues to supply a flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and guess what Hamas response is? Shell the Kerem Sholom Crossing to prevent the transfer of aid from Israel into Gaza. A major act of terror which should be roundly condemned by all including New Zealand's ignorant PM. Israel also supplies Gaza with gas and electricity and on May 14th Hamas tried to blow up and burn the energy lines upon which their own people depend upon, and which the Israeli army risked its soldiers to defend.

Fact 9: The May 14th demonstration/protest was anything but peaceful but rather a careful pre-determined series of events meant to facilitate terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens on the Israeli side of the border.

Fact 10: Hamas has itself claimed that of the 61 Palestinians killed 50 were "Hammas Martyrs" which is another word for terrorists. Palestinians were warned by the Israeli Government via leaflets, text messages and phone calls not to approach within 1,000 metres of the fence prior to May 14.

Finally, we would strongly encourage our PM and government ministers and advisers to know their history and facts before they comment on Foreign Affairs. Their lack of knowledge, insight and stupidity is almost beyond belief. In other words, "up your game" and get informed first before you open your mouths. Our recommendation would be that as the Prime Minister shortly goes on Maternity leave she uses this time wisely to study up and fill a large and gaping hole on foreign affairs.