Peace in the Middle East

Greenpeace is opposed to war and violence in every part of the world. The path  to peace is never a violent one, and the recent escalation of the conflict in the  region is deeply saddening. Only peaceful cooperation and dialogue between  different peoples and nations offer  the chance of lasting peace in this region.

Greenpeace believes that the best contribution to the current situation is to continue with campaigns in this region on oceans, energy  & disarmament.  While nuclear weapons are not a cause of this conflict, they are one key obstacle to attaining  peace in the region.  As such our campaign for a peaceful energy revolution and a  nuclear  free middle east are the most positive and productive steps that can  be  taken towards greater security and stability in the region and cooperation  between states.

Turkey, with 90 nuclear weapons stationed in Incirlik bordering the Middle East, can be considered a nuclear state, of strategic importance in the region. The Turkish government should provide leadership in both Europe/NATO and in the Middle East by getting rid of these weapons and support the call for a nuclear-free middle east.