Ambassador of Sweden to Israel

I have left my position as Ambassador to Israel, and am now Consul General of 🇸🇪 to NYC. This account will be taken over by my brilliant successor Alexandra Rydmark. If you would like to follow what Sweden does in NYC, you can find me on @erikullenhag and @swedennewyork.

🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮 stand united in their unwavering support to 🇺🇦 – for freedom and security in Ukraine and Europe. Today, @MariaStenergard and @elinavaltonen took part in a panel discussion on the countries’ support to Ukraine and joint efforts to support Ukraine’s path towards the EU. #SWEFIN

I dag är det Raoul Wallenbergs dag. Vi minns den svenske diplomaten som räddade tiotusentals judar undan Förintelsen. Vi påminns om vikten av att fortsätta motarbeta antisemitism och rasism. Vi hedrar minnet av Raoul Wallenberg, hans solidaritet, civilkurage och medmänskliga gärningar.

Did you know that Sweden was the world’s fifth-largest donor of humanitarian assistance in 2023? Sweden’s engagement is important. This year, the @UN estimates that 300 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance to survive. Listen to @JohanForssell tell us more ⬇️ #ActForHumanity #WorldHumanitarianDay2024

The EU fully supports the call by the Leaders of the US, Egypt & Qatar to conclude the ceasefire and hostages release deal, urgently needed. We have repeatedly reiterated our deep concern with the situation in Gaza and deplored the loss of civilian life. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

Soon leaving Israel. Sad to say good bye and thank you to ⁦@AmbDaniDayan⁩ Thank you for amazing cooperation between ⁦@yadvashem⁩ and 🇸🇪 on Holocaust rememberance and our common fight against antisemitism. Yad Vashem is probably the world’s most important museum.

My mother is being referred to as the last missing woman of the October 7th massacre. In truth, whilst we knew that she and my father were both gone, we buried and mourned them, perhaps this is a reminder of how deep the scars of that day are. It’s taken almost exactly 10 months to the day for her death to be confirmed. And just as our family said in October, 10 months on, we continue to mourn but we do not seek revenge. My siblings and I have used all the energy we have to ensure my parents’ death is not in vain. They did not die for this war. They died for peace. Seeing my mothers face in the headlines is a reminder of how much we lost, but I have no doubt in my heart that she would be so proud of the journey my family are on - with Israeli and Palestinian partners - to create a path to peace, through hope and reconciliation.

Hur var det att arbeta vid Sveriges ambassad i Chisinau, Moldavien, när Ryssland inledde sin fullskaliga invasion av grannlandet Ukraina? Hur arbetar Sverige för att stödja Moldavien på landets väg mot ett EU-medlemskap? Hör Katarina Fried, Sveriges ambassadör i Chisinau, som i lördags gästade P1 Morgons sommarserie med svenska diplomater runt om i världen ⬇️ sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/p1-mor…

Love is love! Today, thousands of people will take part in the Stockholm Pride Parade. Sweden stands up for everyone’s right to love whomever they choose, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. #loveislove #pride2024 #swedenforequality

EU report on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem for 2023 (bit.ly/4cePAoe) This year saw the highest rate of settlement advancements in the West Bank since the Oslo Accords. It is projected to worsen in 2024 due to recent developments.

Idag den 2 augusti minns vi särskilt Förintelsens romska offer. Natten mellan den 2 och 3 augusti 1944 drev SS-soldater i Auschwitz-Birkenau 3 000 romer till gaskamrarna för en säker död. Låt oss aldrig glömma!

Dear Gidon. Thank you for your too kind words. And more importantely thank you and @EcoPeaceME for your amazing commitment for a better future. Your work for peace, climate and environment is extremely valuable in these challenging times.

I condemn the rocket attack that hit a playground in Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights. Attacks on civilians or civilian installations are expressly prohibited under international law. I offer my heartfelt condolences to all of the victims. I also call on all parties to de-escalate to avoid a potential major war that could have devastating consequenses for the northern front of Israel and for the region at large.

Condemn the attack on the soccer field in the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, which caused the death of at least 9 people, most of them children and left many injured. Condolences to the bereaved families, wishes for speedy recovery to all injured.

Today @TobiasBillstrom received his Norwegian colleague @EspenBarthEide to discuss current foreign affairs and security policy issues. Discussions will continue with their other Nordic colleagues during the first physical N5 meeting under the Swedish Presidency. Strengthening Nordic cooperation is a priority for the Government. #NordicCooperation

Great to spend time with our remarkable @WFP teams in Jerusalem, #WestBank & #Gaza, who move mountains every day to get food and life-saving assistance to Palestinians in need. Many work in near impossible conditions, risking their lives. Deep respect and gratitude.

Congratulations. Highly deserved.

Congratulations 🎉 to my friend and @NDIparties Director @birgittaohlsson for receiving the Hans van Baalen Medal of Liberalism, its highest political honor, from the bureau of @liberalinternat. It was a great pleasure to attend the ceremony @NDI yesterday.

My message at #ActionforGaza in Jordan yesterday: WFP is doing all we can to deliver for the people of Gaza. Our hot meals and support to bakeries have made a difference in the north. But hunger is now returning to the south. We need safe and unhindered access across the strip.

Sweden and the EU welcome the adoption of the @UN Security resolution, supporting the new roadmap for ceasefire announced on 31 May. The situation in Gaza requires an immediate ceasefire, increased humanitarian access and the release of all hostages.⬇️ eeas.europa.eu/eeas/gaza-stat…