STATEMENT
Human Rights Council 58th Session.
Item 2 – Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner's report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (res. 55/28)
delivered by Ms Jannicke GRAATRUD Minister,
Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations.
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26.02.2025
President,
We thank the High Commissioner for his continued reporting. We share the concern over the drastic worsening of the human rights situation in Palestine.
It is paramount that all parties now respect the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and follow through on the various elements in all three phases. All hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally. Humanitarian access must be safe and unhindered into and within all parts of Gaza.
The coming months will be critical. Gaza is a part of Palestine and must be governed and rebuilt by the Palestinians under one unified and legitimate Palestinian government. We must support the Palestinian government in this endeavor. We must also prevent any forcible transfer of Palestinians within or from Gaza.
The acceleration of illegal settlement activity, settler violence and the rapid expansion of Israeli military operations in the West Bank are also deeply concerning. Civilians must be protected. Freedom of movement must be respected.
It is imperative that there is a clear path towards a two-state solution based on international recognized borders and international law, including the right to self-determination. This is why Norway, together with Saudi Arabia and the European Union, has taken a leading role in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
In closing, we would like to ask for your assessment of the implementation of the UNRWA legislation adopted by the Knesset, and how this affects your priorities ahead.
Thank you.