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For more than two weeks, the Israeli-Hamas war has gripped the world's attention, with harrowing reports emerging from the strife-torn
Deep-seated tensions, simmering for decades between Palestinians and Israelis, especially along the borders with
In a statement issued at the weekend, the Conference condemned the loss of civilian lives on both sides and with urgency, called for an end to the violence.
It was issued by the General Secretary of the conference, Inusah Mohammed Baba, on behalf of the National
"We deplore the current prohibitive loss of lives, especially those of innocent, powerless civilians on all sides. No one or group of persons have the right under whatever pretext to arrogate to themselves the authority to terminate the lives of others", it said.
The statement criticised Israeli government's actions during the ongoing conflict, notably the bombing of the
It said these actions, including the destruction of the oldest church in
The statement, pointed to the long-standing issues and international community failures as key contributors to the ongoing crisis, and expressed worry that the international community' had been unable to uphold its own laws and rules, particularly the binding resolutions and protocols established by the
The statement referenced significant historical milestones, from the passage of
It expressed regret that despite over 75 years of international recognition, the state of Palestine remained largely unrecognised by the global community, contrasting starkly with
The statement called upon the international community, especially the permanent members of the
It also emphasised the importance of respecting holy places, including the Al Aqsa Mosque, and urged a return to the vision and pragmatism displayed during the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords.
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