Very positive news that a ceasefire agreement has been announced between Israel and Hezbollah. Civilians on both sides have suffered for a long time. The Swedish Government continues to call for a ceasefire in Gaza in order to improve the humanitarian situation, secure the

Viktigt samtal denna lördag med Israels fd premiärminister Ehud Olmert och Palestinas fd utrikesminister Nasser al-Kidwa, som tillsammans har presenterat ett initiativ för en tvåstatslösning. En tvåstatslösning är EU:s gemensamma position sedan Sveriges ordförandeskap 2009 och

Beskedet om en vapenvila i Gaza är mycket välkommet. Nu kan äntligen flera personer ur gisslan återförenas med sina familjer. Jag sörjer med anhöriga till de som inte kommit tillbaka i liv. Det är nu helt centralt att vapenvilan lättar det ofantliga lidandet hos den civila

Great meeting with Foreign Minister Sa’ar this week. I expressed my deep sympathies for the terrible attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October. All hostages must be released immediately. I also underlined the importance of humanitarian access and a lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Humanitarian access in Gaza must immediately be ensured, in accordance with international humanitarian law. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Statement of Swedish Foreign Minister on the situation in Gaza

Joint statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza. Read more⬇️ government.se/statements/202…

Statement of Swedish Foreign Minister on the situation in Gaza

Deeply saddened by the news that two Israeli embassy staff have been killed near the Jewish museum in Washington DC. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and the Jewish people. This act of violence is yet another horrifying example of why hate and antisemitism must never be

Regeringen följer noga händelseutvecklingen efter nattens attacker mot Iran. Konsekvenserna är i nuläget svåra att överblicka. Vi står i nära kontakt med våra utlandsmyndigheter i regionen. Sverige och EU är mycket tydliga med att Iran inte kan tillåtas skaffa sig kärnvapen.

"In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza." Read the whole statement here⬇️

I join 21 international partners in condemning the decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem. We call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. government.se/statements/202…

I strongly condemn the deadly terror attack at the Ramat Junction, which killed at least 5 civilians. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and a speedy recovery to the injured. Terrorism and violence against civilians are never justified.

Sweden condemns today´s terrorist attack in Jerusalem. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families and all those affected by this heinous crime. We reiterate the need for a lasting end to the violence.

On behalf of the EU and its member states, today I laid a wreath at the Nova festival site in memory of the victims of the October 7 massacre. We heard moving stories of bravery and resilience, including from paramedic Oshrit Hadad who courageously saved lives while under fire >

President Trump's commitment to bringing the war and unfathomable suffering in Gaza to an end is welcome. All parties must now work to achieve this goal. Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in security, side by side, under a negotiated two-state solution.

Appalled and saddened by reports of an attack at a synagogue in Manchester, in which several people were killed and injured. The fact that this happened during the observance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur makes it all the more horrific. My thoughts are with all those

Today we mark two years since Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, the deadliest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. We share in the sorrow of the families and express our hope for the swift and safe return of all the hostages, and for an end to this war.

A sigh of relief and happiness for many families today as they get to meet family members again after more than two years in captivity by Hamas. I share the happiness with the released hostages and their families, and I share the sorrow of the families that never get to meet