Former Prime Minister Helen Clark wants New Zealand to recognise Palestine as a state.
The United Nations calls the war a nightmare of historic proportions - as concerns are raised over aid being withheld.
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined his support for a two-state-solution, recognising Palestine.
Helen Clark told Heather du Plessis-Allan New Zealand needs to do the same - and other countries should ramp up pressure on Israel.
She says its urgent that aid can get through to Gaza.
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