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Norwegian fans boo Israeli anthem before World Cup qualifier

Norwegian fans disrespected Israel’s anthem, 'Hatikvah,' before the match against Israel in Hungary. The incident followed anti-Israeli statements by Norwegian players and officials, though star player Erling Haaland urged the focus remain on football instead of politics

ynet correspondents | 03.26.25

Gaza war tensions shadow Norway-Israel World Cup clash

Ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Israel, Norwegian players and officials voice mixed views on conflict, with some criticizing Israel and others urging focus on football; Norway’s FA chief rejects calls for boycott

Ynet | 03.24.25

Josh Reinstein speaks the Oslo Symposium

Faith-based diplomacy aims to rebuild Israel-Norway ties

Norwegian Israel Allies Caucus relaunches amid sharply deteriorated relations between Israel and Norway in the aftermath of the Hamas massacre and the ongoing war

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.05.25

שחקן בודה גלימט קספר הוג מול שחקן מכבי ת"א נמניה סטואיץ'

Norwegian club donates proceeds from controversial Maccabi Tel Aviv match to Gaza

Norwegian soccer champions Bodø/Glimt say 'cannot, and will not, be unaffected by suffering and violations of international law' pledges $67,000 to charity

Ynet | 02.01.25

Fireworks fired at hotel housing Israeli soccer team in Norway

Maccabi Tel Aviv players there for Europa League clash against Bodø/Glimt; Police reported no injuries and prevented further incidents

Ynetnews | 01.23.25

Antisemitism in Norway at highest level since World War II

A sharp rise in antisemitic incidents has been reported in Norway since October 2023, with 69% of the Jewish community personally experiencing hostility related to their Jewish identity

Itamar Eichner | 12.22.24

דני דנון נואם דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם

UN votes to seek World Court opinion on Israeli law banning UNRWA activities

Norway-led resolution seeks International Court of Justice's opinion on Israeli legislation against the Palestinian aid agency and seeks to cement Israel's legal binding as a member state; Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemns move

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 12.19.24

UN to vote on Norwegian proposal targeting Israel over UNRWA ban

Resolution, which could eventually lead to sanctions, expected to pass with automatic majority despite Israeli diplomatic efforts to block it; Israel expected to respond to move

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.24

Norway wants FIFA to investigate Israel before World Cup qualifier game

Norwegian Football Association president Lise Klaveness says draw of match against Israeli team goes beyond 'purely sporting aspect', highlighting concerns over 'disproportionate attacks on innocent civilians in Gaza' and Norway's long-standing ties to the Palestinian Football Association

ynet correspondents | 12.15.24

'Since the Oslo Accords, we've been obsessed with Israel': How Israel-Norway relations fell apart

Once close Israel ally, Norway’s stance shifted in support of Hamas, backing measures like arms embargo and supporting international arrest warrants for Israeli leaders; however, Jewish community argues government policies don’t reflect public sentiment

Zeev Avrahami, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.24

Norwegian striker shuns Maccabi Haifa: 'I choose humanity over blood money'

Rosenborg's Ole Sæter says rejected opportunity to play in Israel because 'No amount of money can buy my values. Even if I were offered billions, I wouldn’t move there'

Ynet | 09.19.24

Archaeologist dies after replica Viking boat capsizes off Norway's coast

Boat capsizes during journey aimed at recreating Viking travel between Norway and the Faroe Islands, facing rough seas and strong winds

Ynetnews | 08.29.24

Israel slams Norway’s 'smear campaign' amid US criticism

Several Western countries condemn Israel's decision to bar Norwegian diplomats from Palestinian affairs, prompting Foreign Ministry to explain rationale behind move; 'Norway has lost Israel's trust and its special role since the Oslo Accords'

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.24

Israeli blitz on Norway: Tel Aviv diplomats barred from Palestinian affairs

Norwegian Embassy in Israel informed of revocation of diplomatic status for 8 of its diplomats based in Tel Aviv and solely focused on representing Oslo to Ramallah; move follows unilateral recognition of Palestinian state

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.24

Israel halts PA funds to Norway after Palestinian state recognition

Jerusalem axes transfer of tax revenue intended for Gaza to Oslo and seeks new custodian country; talks underway with Switzerland to take over, with Minister Ron Dermer already dispatched for discussions

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.24