Icelandic Foreign Minister on X.
Mrs. Gunnarsóttir also spoke with the UN humanitarian and development chief for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag. “We discussed the importance of establishing a ceasefire in Gaza, improving access to humanitarian aid and finding a solution for the people of the region. Because the current situation is unacceptable. “
The horror must end
In her statement on Facebook the Icelandic Foreign Minister said it was her sincere belief that the international community can do more and speak louder – for peace and for the people who live in unthinkable and cruel situations every day.
“The horror must end,” says the Icelandic Foreign Minister © UNRWA
“Iceland stands with the innocent citizens and children who are suffering from these unimaginable tragedies. This horror must end,” Mrs. Gunnarsdóttir wrote.
In 2023 Iceland and UNRWA signed a multi-year framework agreement for the years 2024-2028 in support of Palestine Refugees.
Philippe Lazzarini in Gaza in December 2023. Photo. UNRWA
Israel´s decision to ban UNRWA
Last month, Sweden decided to stop its contributions to UNRWA in the light of Israel´s Parliament´s, (the Knesset), decision to outlaw the Palestine agency´s activities. Earlier, the foreign ministers of the five Nordic Countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, had expressed their “deep concern” over the legislation. They “strongly urged Israel to ensure continued and unhindered humanitarian access for UNRWA to the Palestine refugees that it was set up to serve.”
“The clock is ticking fast towards the implementation of the Knesset bill,” Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General, wrote on X. ”If implemented, it will ban @UNRWA from operating in the occupied Palestinian territory. This is part of broader efforts to erase Palestinian history and identity. The bill is due to come into effect in just under 4 weeks.”
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