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19 Oct 2023

NZ Muslim and Jewish communities on edge as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates

From Morning Report, 7:22 am on 19 October 2023

New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish communities are on edge as the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates.

The war's ripple effects have so far been contained to small - and relatively peaceful - protests here, including hundreds who turned out Wednesday night in Auckland's Aotea Square in support of Palestinians.

The Security Intelligence Service says it's keeping a close watch for signs of violence and is in touch with increasingly anxious communities.

Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.