Nigeria has raised significant concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has initiated talks with Israel to address the situation. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu-Odumegwu, expressed Nigeria’s deep worries during a meeting with Israel’s Vice-Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel-Harpaz, on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Abuja, as part of the Nigeria-Israel round of political consultations. The discussions covered mutual interests and global issues, with a particular focus on the Israel-Hamas war and its devastating impact on Gaza’s civilian population. Ojukwu-Odumegwu reiterated Nigeria’s support for a two-state solution, emphasizing the need for humanitarian considerations amid the crisis, which has seen widespread shortages of food, water, and medical supplies due to Israel’s blockade.
The talks also explored expanding cooperation in areas like intelligence sharing, security training, agriculture, and renewable energy, but the Gaza crisis remained a central topic. Haskel-Harpaz reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, though no specific outcomes from the talks have been detailed yet. This diplomatic engagement follows Nigeria’s consistent calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian access, aligning with earlier statements from Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, who has advocated for global action to de-escalate the violence.
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