JUST IN: Israel and Palestine should de-escalate hostilities__ FG urges

The federal government of Nigeria on Thursday urges the two warring parties, Israel and Palestine to de-escalate hostilities. FG said this while monitoring  the gruesome event unfolding between the two warring states.

Moreso, the Federal Government also urged both parties to remain committed to the two-state solution and to ensure that all citizens live in peace and dignity.

However, the announcement was contained in a statement by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye,

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“The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to state that the Federal Government of Nigeria is watching with great concern the unfolding developments with Israel and the State of Palestine and urges both parties to see reason and de-escalate the hostilities.

“The Federal Government further urges the two parties to remain committed to the two-state solution and, in the meantime, guarantee the rights of all citizens to live in peace and dignity,” the statement reads.