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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


WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck

The ship, coined "The Porcelain Wreck," is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s, and was found at a depth of some 600 meters, the museum said. 

Chinese porcelain discovered in 18th century shipwreck in Norway, June 3, 2026.

Norwegian Jews feel forced to hide identity, speak of ‘brutal’ alienation

The Hamas massacre is considered by many of the Jews interviewed to be a turning point in their life in Norway.

The Palestinian flag was raised in the courtyard outside Oslo City Hall on Wednesday morning in Oslo, Norway, November 29, 2023.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system

APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform

Rafael's Trophy on the Leopard tank

All mainstream Norwegian Jewish organizations condemn Holocaust Center for Holocaust revitalization

An open letter to the HL Center stresses that the Holocaust represents "an industrial, ideologically driven genocide whose aim was the total extermination of the Jewish people."

Picture taken on March 23, 2022 in Oslo shows the Holocaust Center on Bygdoy with it's building "Villa Grande" illuminated in the colors of Ukraine in support for the Ukrainian people.

Norwegian university professor: October 7 attacks 'most beautiful thing to happen in our century'

Bassam Hussein further stated his belief that Israel’s ambitions are greater than being a regional power, and that the Jewish State wishes to "take over the Western empire."

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

‘Not FIFA’s job’: Norway soccer chief calls to scrap FIFA Peace Prize after Trump award

In December 2025, FIFA awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, with the stated goal of “reward[ing] individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace."

US President Donald Trump (L) speaks after receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA Dec 5, 2025.

Norwegian MP is 'seriously worried' about country's Jews amid rising antisemitism - interview

Norwegian MP Joel Ystebø warns of rising antisemitism in Oslo, calling out biased media and government actions after anti-Israel protests escalate.

Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway. April 26, 2026.

'Grotesque distortion': Israel rebukes Norwegian Holocaust Center’s Nakba-Holocaust events

The embassy called for the planned events to be canceled immediately and asked the center to return to its core mission: safeguarding Holocaust remembrance and confronting antisemitism.

The Norwegian Holocaust Center