In a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet, they describe the decision to freeze support for the UN agency Unrwa as "shameful". The article authors mean that Sweden's passivity threatens international law and humanitarian support to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip.
The debaters write that Israel's military offensive has caused over 50,000 dead – of which more than 15,000 children – and that Gaza is on the verge of a total humanitarian collapse.
They accuse Israel of violating international law, and mean that it is the government's responsibility to clearly mark against the abuses.
They point out that the reluctance to support the UN organization risks worsening the situation in Gaza and demand that the government resume aid and implement a number of other measures. Including stopping imports from illegal settlements and introducing sanctions against responsible Israeli officials.
Also Jan Eliasson, former Foreign Minister and Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, and Margot Wallström, former Foreign Minister, have signed the article.
