The government has called up the ambassador of Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Secretary Dag Hartelius, called on Tuesday Israel’s ambassador to Stockholm, Ziv Nevo Kulman. The call was made to emphasize and repeat the government’s demand for the Israeli government to immediately ensure unobstructed humanitarian access to Gaza, is evident from a statement.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs writes « blocking food and other assistance to civilians is inexcusable. What takes place in front of our eyes is the worst humanitarian situation since the beginning of the war in October 2023 ».
When calling up, Hartelius emphasized that Israel has the right to defend himself, but that that right must be exercised in accordance with international law. The country must live up to its obligations to protect civil and civilian infrastructure. « The way the war is now being conducted is unacceptable. »
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also writes that the « terrorist organization Hamas’s responsibility for the current situation weighs heavily » and states that the Israeli hostage must be released unconditionally and immediately.
How the ambassador reacted to the call or how he met it is not known.
In a SMS to DN motivates Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), which is why the ambassador is called at this particular time.
« We are now calling up the ambassador to mark against Israel, after two months ‘blockage of emergency assistance to Gaza. This is something we have long demanded in our conversations with the Israeli government, and we look very seriously that our and others’ calls have not been heard. Therefore, we now raise the tone. »
When it comes to what the government does specifically to increase the pressure on Israel, Maria Malmer Malmer mentions that they are pushing for EU sanctions against individual ministers.
“It’s about they Extremist ministers who drive for an illegal residence policy and actively counteract a future two -state solution. We are also positive about reviewing Israel’s compliance with the trade agreement with the EU on respect for human rights. «
EU countries are Israel’s most important trading partner. Around 30 percent of all goods that Israel exports or imports take place with the EU.
Dagens Nyheter is looking for the Embassy of Israel for a comment.
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