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Jörundur Valtýsson

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2021-05-16
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2021-05-16
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  1. “We urge all actors to step back before more civilian lives are lost or harmed. The ongoing clashes around the holy sites in East Jerusalem have caused severe injuries and fuelled tensions. All religious and political leaders need to do their utmost to stop the provocations and calm the situation. The settlement activities, including in East Jerusalem, are of grave concern and need to cease, in line with Israel’s obligations under international humanitarian law. Iceland urges all parties to break out of this spiral of violence and work towards a sustainable political solution based on international law, relevant Security Council resolutions and agreed parameters. We also urge both parties to demonstrate their commitment to the two-State solution and to refrain from any unilateral steps that could undermine it.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source

  2. “I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened an open debate in the Security Council on the evolving situation in Israel and Palestine. Iceland is deeply concerned about the ongoing military escalation taking place in and around Gaza and the rising violence in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel. Iceland strongly condemns all attacks on civilian populations, which have caused great suffering and casualties, including among children. Rocket attacks from Gaza on civilian populations in Israel are never justifiable, and while we recognize Israel’s right to self-defence, we must demand maximum restraint and proportionality in the use of force in order to safeguard civilians, in line with international humanitarian law. De-escalating the current volatile situation is of paramount importance.”

    2021-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/480 (2021) · source