Israel-Palestine Conflict ‘Can Never Be Resolved By Taking Sides’ – Former Nigerian President

A former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has advised stakeholders on how to arrive at amicable solution in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

About 200 lives have been lost in the ongoing conflict and Jonathan stated that other nations of the world can only help the situation by making Israel and Palestine agree to live together.

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In a Facebook post on Monday, he warned that “taking sides” will further tear the neighbours apart.

“I have been to both Israel and Palestine, and as a result, I have some understanding and appreciation of the human angles on both divides.

“Borders are often human constructs, but the Divine instruction we have is to love our neighbor as ourselves.

“The present conflict in that part of the world can never be resolved by nations and institutions taking sides. It can only be resolved by those living within the borders of Israel and Palestine taking time to understand each other until they come to a place where they can coexist, co-prosper and eventually cooperate,” he stated.

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Jonathan further stated that for peace to reign, both sides must show restraint.

“For that to happen, what is needed, in the immediate term, is a ceasefire, followed by massive confidence building on both sides.

“That is what the international community should aim for. Peace. It is achievable.

“I sue for peace in both Israel and Palestine, and urge that every international support should be towards deescalating the conflict, rather than escalating it,” he added.

Jonathan’s opinion came after the United Nations(UN) called on Israel and Hamas in Palestine to stop fighting.

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The escalation started last Monday, after a clash between Palestinian worshippers and Israel’s police operatives.

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