The Former US President Urges World to Find Common Ground

Former US President Bill Clinton has described the conflict in the Gaza Strip as “heartbreaking” as he urged people to find “common ground”. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time of the Oslo Accords in 1993, used his presidency to build peace and stability between Israel and Palestinians. He spoke at an event at Swansea University, where he expressed his disappointment at the current situation and emphasized the importance of finding common ground.

It is a devastating conflict, Clinton said, “terrible and heartbreaking” to someone who had worked for eight years for peace in the Middle East. He pointed out that the current unrest is a reaction to the building of democracy and cooperation at the end of the Cold War, and warned that it will either lead to a moment of great peace and cooperation or another disappointing phase of conflict. Clinton urged international support for Ukraine, stating that Vladimir Putin’s invasion is “truly terrible” and that the Ukrainian people are not asking for much, just the means to defend themselves.

Clinton also cautioned against the dangers of disinformation, stating that nation states, terrorists, and other actors are trying to create a version of reality that is not true. He emphasized the importance of staying well-informed about what is really happening and equip oneself to withstand the forces of divisiveness that are prevalent on the internet. Clinton ended on a hopeful note, saying that he believes that humanity will eventually find a way to overcome its differences and work together.

Clinton’s wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, also took part in the discussion. She warned of the dangers of disinformation, saying that people need to be wary of those who are promoting it and make the effort to stay well-informed about what is really happening. Hillary Clinton also expressed her optimism, saying that she believes that humanity will eventually come together and work towards a better future.

The event at Swansea University was attended by Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford and the university’s vice-chancellor Paul Boyle. The law school at the university is named after Hillary Clinton, and she has launched a global challenges program for master’s degree students.