By Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has shared his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between Isreal and Palestine.
In a series of tweets, he said the conflict can never be resolved if the international community takes side, adding that the only solution is for those living within the borders of Israel and Palestine take the time to understand each other until they come to a place where they can coexist, co-prosper, and eventually cooperate.
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 neighbour as ourselves.
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) May 17, 2021
“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,” he said.
“Borders are often human constructs, but the Divine instruction we have is to love our neighbour 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.
Jonathan said for that to happen what is needed in the immediate term is a ceasefire followed by masive 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 said.
