Gerry Brownlee: National Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins calling for Israel-Gaza ceasefire - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

National says Labour leader Chris Hipkins' call for a ceasefire in Gaza was a surprise.

Hipkins yesterday said he believes Israel's Defence Force's response has been disproportionate and indiscriminate.

National's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Gerry Brownlee, says calling for a ceasefire has no point if both sides aren't willing to cooperate.

Brownlee says National backs negotiating efforts from parties closer to the conflict- and that Qatari negotiators are doing a good job.

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