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2023-10-24

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2023-10-24

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1. “Nor will it be achieved while Hamas continues to use its position in Gaza to fan the flames of radicalism and inflict terror on innocent civilians. This month’s tragic events in Israel and Palestine remind us once again of the urgent need to put the peace process back on track. Otherwise we run the risk of the violence continuing and conditions deteriorating even further.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “We urge other donors to step up their support to UNRWA’s critical front-line delivery of aid to the people of Gaza. We call on all the parties to break out of the ongoing cycle of violence and work for a sustainable political solution based on international law, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the agreed parameters. The international parameters for a sustainable solution to the conflict are clear. The end destination is well known, but the road itself is in serious need of reconstruction. We need a credible process towards a two-State solution based on international law, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition. That will not be achieved while Israel continues its settlement policies in the West Bank and its blockade of Gaza.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “We also reiterate that while Israel has a clear right to defend itself, it must do so within the bounds of international law, which provides States with rights and obligations, both of them sacred. International humanitarian law must be respected and upheld at all times. Any alleged breaches of it must be carefully investigated. Safe and unimpeded humanitarian access must be ensured and civilians and civilian objects, medical personnel and humanitarian workers and assets must be protected. Iceland has responded to United Nations emergency appeals with an additional contribution of 70 million Icelandic króna to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), a long-standing humanitarian partner and the lead United Nations Agency mandated to support Palestinian refugees.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source

4. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. Our thanks also go to the briefers for their contributions. Iceland is appalled by the recent hostilities in Israel and Palestine and deeply concerned about the risk of further escalation. Yet another great tragedy is unfolding for millions of Israelis and Palestinians. We deplore the immense suffering of innocent civilians and the fact that thousands, including children, have been killed. We are alarmed by the impact of the mass evacuations of civilians in Gaza. Sadly, the atrocities are fuelling the flames of hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism across the world. Iceland has condemned the barbaric acts committed by Hamas in the strongest terms. Let us be clear. Terrorism can never be justified. The hostages should be released immediately and unconditionally.”

   2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451Resumption1 (2023) · source