In the midst of escalating violence in the Middle East, former president and chair of The Elders, Mary Robinson, has spoken out against Israel’s unchecked aggression. She highlighted the need for all parties to de-escalate and shift from military approaches to dialogue and political solutions.
Mrs Robinson emphasized The Elders’ impartial stance, condemning violence against civilians on all sides while advocating for the protection of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians. She called for the US to restrain Israel through the suspension of arms transfers, stressing that international humanitarian law must be upheld.
Regarding the current situation, Mrs Robinson warned of a potential “forever war” for Israel and urged for a peaceful resolution through a ceasefire and negotiations. She expressed concern over the disproportionate response by Israel and emphasized the importance of reining it in to prevent further devastation.
Ultimately, Mrs Robinson stressed the necessity of a peace deal to bring an end to the conflict and ensure a better future for all involved.