Ambassador: No peace without direct negotiations
September 19, 2024 by Ran Yaakoby
The United Nations voted for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the West Bank. The United States voted against it, Australia abstained, and New Zealand voted for it. Read more
Standing firm against Iran’s Jihad: A call to unite for the Free World
May 10, 2024 by Ran Yaakoby
On April 13, the world witnessed yet another escalation in Iranian aggression when the regime of the Islamic Republic launched a direct attack against Israel, using hundreds of drones, ballistic and cruise missiles. Read more
The ICJ and the crime of genocide
January 12, 2024 by Ran Yaakoby
The definition of genocide was coined in 1944 by Jewish Lawyer Raphael Lemkin, who promoted the establishment of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948, in the aftermath of the Holocaust committed by the Nazis against the Jewish people during WWII. Read more
Israel’s ambassador to NZ: “If you wish to help Hamas, pressure Israel”.
November 1, 2023 by Ran Yaakoby
Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, Ran Yaakoby, has penned this article following NZ’s vote at last Saturday’s UN’s Security Council for an “immediate, durable and sustainable humanitarian truce”. Read more
Save the planet with innovation – Earth Day 2023
April 21, 2023 by Ran Yaakoby
Tomorrow on April 22nd Earth Day will be celebrated in New Zealand and around the world…writes Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand, Ran Yaakoby. Read more
Explainer: The significance of the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement and its benefits for regional and international security
November 1, 2022 by Ran Yaakoby
I’ve been approached by numerous members of the public in and around New Zealand for further information on the recently announced Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement. Read more
Israel and the importance of COP 27 to the Middle East and the Pacific
October 28, 2022 by Ran Yaakoby
2022 is the year when it became clear to us all that we are in the midst of a powerful climate crisis that is only getting worse. Read more
Abraham Accords foster a new regional architecture for the Middle East
October 6, 2022 by Ran Yaakoby
In these challenging times, it is natural to seek out beacons of hope and optimism. Read more
The Abraham Accords: A historic milestone for peace, security and prosperity in the Middle East
March 29, 2022 by Ran Yaakoby
On 13th August 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates made the groundbreaking announcement that relations between the two countries would be normalised. Read more
Humanity’s crossroads will be defined in Glasgow
October 31, 2021 by Ran Yaakoby
In just a few days, world leaders will convene for one of the most crucial conferences of our generation; COP26 in Glasgow. Read more
Israel and New Zealand’s Climate Change Co-operations
October 22, 2021 by Ran Yaakoby
On the 24th of October, the world celebrates “International Day of Climate Change”. Read more
Earth Day 2021: An unprecedented opportunity to restore our Earth
April 27, 2021 by Ran Yaakoby
The coronavirus pandemic has presented us with one of the most acute challenges of our generation. Read more
The Global Water Crisis, Climate Change, and Coronavirus – From Disaster to Opportunity
March 25, 2021 by Ran Yaakoby
The coronavirus pandemic, which has plagued our world for over a year now, has placed the issues of water scarcity and accessibility squarely on the global agenda writes *Ran Yaakoby. Read more
