Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister on the UN Security Council resolution

«It is both critical and long-awaited that the UN Security Council today has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, for the remaining two weeks of Ramadan. Now this resolution must be implemented on the ground without delay.

The situation in Gaza is unbearable. It is worth noting that the Security Council describes it as a «catastrophic humanitarian situation». Simultaneously, the resolution calls for an immediate release of the hostages. It is crucial that Israel now lets in more humanitarian assistance to all of Gaza, and that Hamas without delay releases all the hostages».