'War is not the natural condition of humanity': Higgins calls for strong efforts to restore Middle East peace

The President said during the war between Israel and Hamas, too many lives have already been lost, particularly those of children

President Michael D Higgins said that at the end of 2023, there must be a reflection as to steps countries can taken to move towards a “lasting and meaningful peace” between Israel and Palestine. Picture: Maxwells

President Michael D Higgins has called for a redoubling of efforts to restore peace in the Middle East, saying that it is “not morally acceptable to be indifferent”.

The President said during the course of the war between Israel and Hamas, which began following the October 7 attack, that too many lives have already been lost, particularly those of children.