FG calls for de-escalation of hostilities between Israel, Hamas
By Kabir Akintayo
The federal government of Nigeria on Saturday appealed to both Israel and Hamas to exercise restraint from the ongoing conflict between the duo.
POLITICS DIGEST earlier reported that, there was an outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the early hours of today.
In a press statement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf M. Tuggar, he urged both Israel and Hamas to prioritize the safety of civilians and give room for humanitarian considerations.
According to the statement, the Nigerian Government called for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue
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The statement read in full: “The Federal Government of Nigeria is deeply concerned about the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the early hours of Saturday, 7th October, 2023 and calls for de-escalation and ceasefire.
The cycle of violence and retaliation that the current escalation has assumed, only serves to perpetuate an unending cycle of pain and suffering for the civilian population, that bear the brunt of every conflict.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, therefore, calls on both sides to exercise restraint, prioritize the safety of civilians and give room for humanitarian considerations.
We are therefore calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue.”
