By Abdulfatah Babatunde
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Palestine.
TheNewsZenith reports that Tinubu warned that the conflict in Palestine ”has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering”.
He was addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the current situation in the Middle East. President Tinubu expressed deep concern for the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
TheNewsZenith reports that the one-day summit followed the Riyadh summit last year.
It was attended by Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States.
He reiterated Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and affirmed the country’s support for a two-state solution.
In a two-state solution, both Israelis and Palestinians can co-exist in security and dignity.
He noted that this solution remained a viable part of lasting peace in the region.
“The conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering on countless lives.
“As representatives of nations that value justice, dignity, and the sanctity of human life, we have a moral obligation to collectively bring about an immediate end to this conflict.
“It is not enough to issue empty condemnations. The world must work towards an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, which has persisted for far too long.
“No political aim, no military strategy, and no security concern should come at the expense of so many innocent lives,” Tinubu said.
The Nigerian leader called on parties in the Middle East conflict to respect the principles of proportionality and the basic rights of civilians.
He urged them to be consistent with global legal and diplomatic frameworks.
“In a rules-based international order, States have the right of self-defence. But self-defence must take proportionality into account.
“It must be in line with global legal, diplomatic and moral frameworks.
“An entire civilian population, their dreams and futures, cannot be dismissed as collateral,” the President said.
While explaining Nigeria’s principled and consistent stance on the two-state solution, Tinubu said it stands as a beacon of hope.
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“It represents the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians to self-determination and peace.
“It is not just a diplomatic article of faith; it is a vision grounded in the principles of equality and mutual recognition.
”Achieving this vision requires a commitment to dialogue and respect for history. We all know this conflict did not begin on Oct. 7 2023.
“It can only be resolved through principled compromise, based on appreciation of the proper context.
“This conflict, in the cradle of history, is so visceral that the ripples of division spread far and quickly.
“The corrosive impact of the images of endless violence, repeated on a billion smartphones around the world is huge.
“We need to find new pathways to peace, without delay,” TheNewsZenith quotes Tinubu as saying.
He called for the establishment of a secretariat to implement the resolutions of the Summit.
The Nigerian President also urged world leaders to mandate a select Heads of Government to canvass support globally and oversee the implementation of the Summit resolutions.
They must provide regular reports to a joint OIC and Arab League leadership until permanent peace is achieved in the Middle East.
In his opening remarks, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
MBS, particularly, expressed concerns about the targeting of civilians and the continued violation of the Al-Aqsa mosque.
He also condemned Israeli’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from delivering relief aid to Palestinians and the displacement of Lebanese people.
The Saudi Crown Prince emphasized the importance of preserving Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s role in promoting Palestinian statehood based on the 1967 borders.
MBS mentioned international recognition and the establishment of a Global Coalition with the European Union and Norway. He urged more states to join the Global Coalition.
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