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Norwegian Jews decry proposed criminalization of settlement trade - interiew

Norwegian Jewish leaders warned that a proposed law criminalizing some settlement trade could create “real anxiety” among Jews and carry risks beyond a political signal.

 People celebrate with Palestinian flags as they attend a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Oslo, Norway January 19, 2025.
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide speaks at the ASEAN Trilateral Meeting with Norway at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City 22 July 2026.

Up to three years in prison: Norway prepares to pass bill banning trade with West Bank settlements

Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, visits Hezbollah's office in Tehran, Iran, October 1, 2024.

How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion

Princess Astrid on her way to a gala dinner, held by King Harald, at the Palace in Oslo for Israeli President Shimon Peres in connection with the state visit, in Oslo, Norway May 12, 2014.

Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral


Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Norway drops case against professor who called October 7 'most beautiful thing this century'

Bassam Hussein, a project management professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, made the comments during an April 21 lecture.

Armed police cordon off the area outside the Norwegian parliament in Oslo, Norway, April 3, 2024.

Israel's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle

Arkia’s project could lead to “a new page in the history of Israeli tourism,” Tali Yativ, owner and CEO of Spirit World Productions, noted.

Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion

"In today’s media climate, the individualists with the most Instagram likes are celebrated, while players who know how to connect with their teammates are left to the soccer nerds."

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States.

Humanoid robot Atlas delivers match ball during Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game

The robot, presented by tournament sponsor Hyundai Motor, has previously danced and engaged in parkour.

Hyundai robot Atlas brings the match ball out before the second half of the Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game, July 5, 2026.

Nearly one million Gazans remain in tents amid extreme summer heat, Norwegian report suggests

The Norwegian Refugee Council notes that it leads “the Shelter Cluster in Palestine, which coordinates humanitarian shelter actors responding to emergency shelter needs in Gaza and the West Bank.”

A wide view shows tents and shelters set up in Gaza on June 10, 2026.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Crown Princess Mette-Marit is recovering from a successful lung transplant, Norway's Royal Household confirmed.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit waves as she, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre Magnus, greet the children's procession as part of Norway's National Day, Asker, Norway, May 17, 2026.

Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial

A Norstat survey out on February 21 - during the trial - showed a fall in the number of Norwegians favouring keeping the monarchy to a record low of 60%, from 70% in January.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities

Six countries, including the UK and Canada, imposed joint sanctions on West Bank settlers and entities over violence, calling the actions a threat to a two-state solution.

Palestinian demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during a protest against US position on Israeli settlements, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 26, 2019.