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NZ joins international call for Gaza aid corridor

Chris Hipkins says NZ's aid will be split evenly between the Red Cross and the World Food Programme. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

New Zealand is sending $5 million in humanitarian aid to Israel and Palestine, while adding its voice to diplomatic efforts to get that aid through the Gaza blockade.

"New Zealand is deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories," outgoing prime minister Chris Hipkins said.

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