The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has called on the European Union and the International community to pressure Israel to halt the plan construction of 3426 Israeli homes in Palestinian territory.
Shawesh said EU mere condemning the plot was not enough.
The envoy who spoke in Abuja also said the call for sanction on Israel by the UN Special was apt.
He said, “On March 6, Israel greenlit the advancement plan for 3426 new Israeli homes to be built on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
“The EU condemns this Israeli move and urged Israel to reverse its decision, reiterating its position that the settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace, as they threaten the two-state solution.
“The EU’s position is good but not sufficient. The EU and the international community still has a lot of peaceful, legal, and diplomatic tools to pressure Israel not only to put an end to the expansion of settlements but also to dismantle them as a real and tangible step towards the embodiment of the state of Palestine. Continuing with business as usual will not be helpful at all; Israel is accustomed to hearing these positions and does not pay them any attention.”
Shawesh also sympathise with the Nigerian government over the recent kidnapping of students and others in the North.
He said the incidents have added to his sorrow.
“I would like to start by expressing my deep sympathy and empathy for the families of the kidnapped students and others in the north. Hearing this type of news deeply moves me and adds to my own sadness. Humanity is undividable,” the envoy said.
