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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

Israeli diplomacy doing well despite war

While tension with certain countries increases, behind the scenes diplomacy continues undisturbed and only Columbia downgrades ties to consular level

Itamar Eichner | 08.06.24

בחינת ממצאי אתר הקבורה שהתגלה בדרום נורבגיה

Researchers discover ancient children's cemetery in Norway

Archaeologists uncovers graves containing remains of nearly 40 children, aged under 6, at site located about 80 km from Oslo; most children buried between 800 and 200 BC, suggesting deaths not sudden

Yogev Israeli | 07.18.24

Fresh Norwegian tourism ad breaks the internet

Campaign presenting Oslo uses measured irony and self humor to make the country's capital seem like one of the most appealing travel locations in the world

Asaf Rozen | 07.15.24

EU's foreign minister, countries around world, condemn rescue op as 'massacre, bloodbath'

Hamas claims over 200 Palestinians killed in IDF attacks in Nuseirat as hostages were rescued; EU's Josep Borrell calls it 'another massacre of Gaza civilians'; Diplomatic confrontation sparked between Israel and Norway

Itamar Eichner | 06.09.24

After Spain, Norway and Ireland, Slovenia joins Palestinian state chorus

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has announced his country is 'deliberating' recognition of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, for 'state legislature approval'; Series of sanctions are now being considered against Israel following controversial Rafah strike that claimed civilian lives

ynet correspondents | 05.28.24

פדרו סנצ'ס, יונס גר סטיורה, סיימון האריס

Now that European countries have recognized a Palestinian state, what comes next?

Analysis: While some in Israel believe the country is slowly becoming isolated following the recognition of a Palestinian state by significant European countries, others say the impact isn't as serious as some would think

Itamar Eichner | 05.23.24

הקרנת סרטון חטיפת התצפיתניות לשגרירי נורבגיה, אירלנד וספרד

Show, don't tell: Envoys from Spain, Ireland, Norway forced to watch Hamas video

In reprimand meeting over their countries' intention to recognize a Palestinian state, the ambassadors watched the footage of Hamas terrorists after abducting female IDF soldiers; 'Recognition could be seen as rewarding Hamas' actions'

Gilad Cohen | 05.23.24