Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine
Summary
Norway plans to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, viewing them as illegal under international law. The government has started a consultation process on a new bill that would prohibit trade and real estate transactions related to these settlements.Key Facts
- Norway’s government says Israeli settlements in Palestine break international law.
- The planned ban includes trade in goods, property transactions, and related services in settlements located in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
- The Foreign Affairs Minister said these settlements cause displacement and violence and block peaceful solutions.
- Norway recognized the state of Palestine in 2024, along with Ireland and Spain.
- Israel responded by withdrawing ambassadors from Norway, Ireland, and Spain and summoning their diplomats.
- Norway joined other countries in coordinated sanctions targeting settler violence in the West Bank.
- The bill is open for public consultation until September 19.
- UN human rights officials called Norway’s move a small but important first step and questioned Norway’s sovereign wealth fund investments linked to Israeli companies.
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