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Meanwhile, domestic politics added turmoil to the discourse. During a parliamentary debate on New Zealand’s stance toward Palestine, Green Party co-leader Khloe Swarbrick was ejected from the chamber. She had called out government MPs for what she termed "spineless" inaction on further sanctions against Israel. Her vocal critique led to an unprecedented move by Parliament's speaker, who asked her to leave for the week unless she issued an apology. Swarbrick refused, and she was subsequently named and ejected again, highlighting the contentious atmosphere surrounding New Zealand's position on the conflict.