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08. Mar 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland’s delegation in Cairo has concluded its work

Today, 72 Palestinians from Gaza with residence permit in Iceland have arrived in Iceland to be reunited with their families. Their passage from Gaza across the Rafah border, which requires approval from the Egyptian and Israeli governments, was facilitated by a delegation from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs that has been operating in Egypt for the last few weeks.

05. Mar 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Use of veto and situation in Gaza

05 March 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Use of veto and situation in Gaza Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Seventy-eighth Session of the UN General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting, 5 March 2024

28. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs calls for collective action at the Human Rights Council

Iceland’s Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the importance of collective action to address the regression of human rights as he delivered Iceland’s speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday.

28. Feb 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Equality, Conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs calls for collective action at the Human Rights Council

Iceland’s Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson stressed the importance of collective action to address the regression of human rights as he delivered Iceland’s speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva yesterday.

30. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Financial support for UNRWA delayed

Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, decided on Friday to delay the disbursement of Iceland’s annual core contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following reports of allegations of the involvement of twelve UNRWA employees in the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. The decision to delay the disbursement was made to enable necessary consultations with key partners and to seek further clarifications from UNRWA.

26. Jan 2024Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's Order

The Icelandic government has repeatedly called for a humanitarian ceasefire in order to ease the suffering of the people of Gaza. Today's Order of the International Court of Justice on provisional measures is a testament to the dire situation in Gaza and the obligations of the parties to the conflict to protect civilians. The Icelandic government respects the Court's Order and calls for its full and effective implementation.

20. Jan 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Other

Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

20 January 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/385 of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Ministry for Foreign Affairs Conflict in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Foreign Affairs

12. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine

12 December 2023 / Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine Statement/Explanation of vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 45th Plenary Meeting, 12 December 2023

08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs The situation in Gaza related to food security and related matters under the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) FAO Council 174 December 2023 Mr Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. The EU countries, Denmark, Finland and Sweden, align themselves with the EU statement

17. Nov 2023Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland increases support to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland has decided to provide an additional contribution of 100 million ISK in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The contribution will be divided between the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). This was announced at a cabinet meeting today.

16. Nov 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

Informal briefing by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk following his visit to the Middle East

16 November 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Informal briefing by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk following his visit to the Middle East Informal briefing by the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk following his visit to the Middle East Statement by Norway on behalf of Norway and Iceland 16 November 2023 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Iceland and my own country Norway. We commend High Commissioner Türk for going to the region and for taking a clear stance in favour of international humanitarian law and protection of civilians, and for giving voice to all those affected by the disastrous impact of this conflict.

10. Nov 2023Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Conflict in the Middle East, Mission, UNESCO, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: Statement delivered by Iceland at the 42nd General Conference

10 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: Statement delivered by Iceland at the 42nd General Conference Statement by Ms Audbjörg Halldórsdottir Permanent Delegate of Iceland to UNESCO 42nd UNESCO General Conference, Paris 10 November 2023 APX Commission, item 4. 24 The catastrophic humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is deeply concerning and we strongly deplore the immense suffering of innocent civilians and the thousands that have been killed to date. Iceland supports the call of UN agencies for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and stresses the need for safe and unimpeded humanitarian access, protection of civilians, medical personnel and humanitarian workers

03. Nov 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic statement in the Fourth Committee's general debate on UNRWA

03 November 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement in the Fourth Committee's general debate on UNRWA Joint Nordic Statement delivered by H. E. Christina Markus Lassen, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the UN Madam Chairperson, I am taking the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark

03. Nov 2023Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East

Iceland doubles contributions to the United Nations emergency response in Gaza and calls for an immediate humanitarian pause

The Government of Iceland has decided to double its financial contribution to the United Nations emergency appeal for Gaza. The decision was announced on 2 November during the 10th Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East, where Iceland also reiterated the call for an immediate humanitarian pause.

02. Nov 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly

02 November 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 44th Meeting, 2 November 2023 Debate on Item 5: Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalen and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory Mr

27. Oct 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (Icelandic version)

27 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (Icelandic version) Herra forseti, Við komum saman í dag til sérstaks neyðarfundar vegna þess mikla harmleiks sem nú á sér stað fyrir milljónir Ísraela og Palestínumanna, og þeirrar pattstöðu sem er því miður upp komin í öryggisráðinu. Ísland studdi breytingartillögu Kanada sem hefði bætt nauðsynlegu samhengi og jafnvægi við ályktunina. Ísland harmar að sú tillaga hafi ekki fengið brautargengi

27. Oct 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly

27 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly Statement (Explanation of Vote) by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 41th Meeting, 27 October 2023 Mr

24. Oct 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Security Council Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

24 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Security Council Statement on the Situation in the Middle East Statement by H. E. Thórdur Aegir Óskarsson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 9452nd Meeting, 24 October 2023 The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Mr

19. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unfolding Situation In The Middle East)

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unfolding Situation In The Middle East) EU Statement on the unfolding situation in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Conflict in the Middle East Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

18. Oct 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee

18 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Statement by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th session, 18 October 2023 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Promotion and protection of human rights (Item 71) Mr

07. Oct 2023Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Statements, Other

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the attacks against Israel

07 October 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the attacks against Israel The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the multiple and indiscriminate attacks across Israel by Hamas and deeply deplores the loss of lives. The EU calls for an immediate cessation of these senseless attacks and violence, which will only further increase tensions on the ground and seriously undermine Palestinian people’s aspirations for peace. The EU stands in solidarity with Israel, which has the right to defend itself in line with international law, in the face of such violent and indiscriminate attacks

24. Apr 2018Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Conflict in the Middle East, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM

24 April 2018 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM Statement to the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM by Nikulas Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative Informal meeting of the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria IIIM 18 April Statement by Nikulás Hannigan, Deputy Permanent Representative, Iceland Mr. President