PSNA co-chair John Minto said in a statement there was “an incredible show of marches and rallies throughout Aotearoa New Zealand for sanctions against Israel during the past weekend.”. “But with [Foreign Minister] Peters obstinately running the Foreign Ministry, the government will ignore all expressions of public support for Palestinian rights. “Around the world, governments are starting to respond to their people demanding sanctions on Israel to end the genocide. “Yet, Winston Peters is most reluctant to even criticise Israel, let alone take any action.”Minto said actions were vital otherwise Israel took no notice. “That can only be seen as a deliberate distraction from a focus on sanctions,” Minto said.