Labour MP Damien O'Connor faced backlash for retweeting a pro-Palestinian post.

Labour MP Damien O'Connor faced backlash for retweeting a post suggesting Palestinians had the right to act on October 7, linked to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. Although he deleted the post, he did not apologize and remains a vocal pro-Palestinian advocate, urging recognition of Palestine. Critics demand O'Connor retract his statement or resign, prompting calls for intervention from party leader Chris Hipkins amid concerns over justifying violence against civilians.