Wellington, Aug. 11 -- New Zealand will decide next month whether to formally recognise the State of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Monday, August 11.

Peters said the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains a global priority, adding that New Zealand continues to support a two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination.

"Recognition is a question of when, not if," he said in a statement. "We will assess the security, political, diplomatic, and economic conditions necessary for a viable Palestinian state before reaching a decision."

Some of New Zealand's allies have already recognised Palestine, while others have not. Peters stressed that New Zealand will make its decision based on national values, ...