UN General Assembly
2010

tell the Assembly that the Icelandic nation is deeply sympathetic to the plight of the Palestinians, held in occupation by an oppressing Power. As I speak, we have Icelandic humanitarian workers being held up in Israel, trying to bring prosthetic feet to people in Gaza who have lost their limbs, people that urgently need assistance. This is not acceptable to Iceland. This is not acceptable to the world. This is inhuman and unjust, and we urge Israel not to prevent humanitarian assistance from reaching the needy in Gaza. Yesterday, we heard President Obama urge patience, but we also heard a hidden hope in his words. Well, we know that sometimes dreams come true. Sometimes the unexpected happens. Sometimes we even have miracles. We in Iceland will, of course, strongly support the resumed direct talks, and let us all hope and pray for a solution that will allow us, as soon as possible, to welcome the independent State of Palestine as the 193rd member of the United Nations family. In the meantime, all of us should use every