Brussels: Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmyr Stenerg¥rd described the situation in the Gaza Strip, which is being subjected to a genocide by Israel, as "extremely serious," calling for action and "not remaining a spectator." This came in press statements by the Swedish minister on Monday, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels to review the suspension of the Association Agreement with Israel.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Stenerg¥rd highlighted Sweden's position as the second largest provider of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. She expressed deep disappointment over the inability to deliver this aid due to the ongoing Israeli blockade. The Swedish minister emphasized that the "extremely serious situation" in Gaza must not be forgotten, cautioning that "people are suffering, and we cannot remain mere spectators."
The Association Agreement between the European Union and Israel, implemented in 2000, serves as the legal framework for political dialogue and economic cooperation between the two parties. Article 2 of the Agreement specifies that the partnership is contingent on "commitment to human rights and international law."
