The Nationalist Party joins the international community and deeply
regrets the escalation of violence in Gaza which costed considerable loss of
life. We appeal to all parties to act responsibly and exercise caution such
that the present situation does not escalate further.
Freedom of expression and peaceful demonstrations must be
respected, and we call on Israel to adopt a cautious response to all actions
that can be perceived as a threat. Use of force must be proportionate and both
parties should refrain from putting the lives of civilians, particularly those
of minors, in any danger.
We believe that this continued unrest will be to the detriment of
the prospects of the two-state solution and constructive peace talks between
Israel and Palestine, which Malta supports. We also believe the status of
Jerusalem as a capital city must be mutually agreed upon through meaningful
peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
The Nationalist Party calls on the international community to
assist with new initiatives such that peaceful coexistence be set for the
future of these peoples. A peace much longed for and deserved.
Carm Mifsud Bonnici
Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs
16.05.2018
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