Israel–Norway relations - Wikipedia
Israel–Norway relations are the bilateral relations between Israel and Norway. Norway was one of the first countries to recognize Israel, doing so on 4 February 1949.
Israel cancels accreditation of Norwegian diplomats to Palestinian ...
Aug 8, 2024 · Israel on Thursday revoked the accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats working as representatives to the Palestinian Authority, drawing a sharp response from Norway's foreign minister who...
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys
Aug 8, 2024 · Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of eight Norwegian diplomats serving the occupied Palestinian territory.
'Since the Oslo Accords, we've been obsessed with Israel': How Israel …
Oct 17, 2024 · Norway took another step against Israel when it supported an arms embargo against Israel at the UN, while most European countries (including Sweden) abstained. Until the mid-'70s, the...
Israel has expelled Norwegian diplomats. What does it mean?
Aug 20, 2024 · According to Norwegian FM Eide, Israel’s decision has direct and immediate consequences for Norway’s work in Palestine - firstly affecting local staff as well as diplomats and their families. Secondly, the diplomats’ expulsion impacts Norway’s role in peace efforts.
Is Norway's policy towards Israel about to change?
1 day ago · The person who stood out the most in his criticism of Israel and led the deterioration of relations was Norway's Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide. The senior diplomat in the Norwegian government was the one who pushed for Norwegian recognition of a Palestinian state and supported the legal claim against Israel at The Hague.
Why Norway’s Recognition of a Palestinian State Carries …
May 22, 2024 · Norway calls itself a friend of Israel, and the two countries have a longstanding relationship. But since Oct. 7, when Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza in response to Hamas-led...
Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for …
Mar 19, 2024 · Norway has long maintained that Israel’s settlement policy is in violation of international law and undermines the prospects of achieving a future Palestinian state and a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Norway: From Mediator to Persecutor of Israel
Aug 12, 2024 · Norway has abandoned its longstanding neutrality and mediation efforts between Israel and the Palestinians, and instead joined Israel's harshest critics.
Bilateral relations - Norway in Israel - Norgesportalen
May 18, 2023 · Norway and Israel have a long history of friendship. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950. A year earlier, in 1949, Norway formally recognized the State of Israel and contributed to the majority vote necessary in the Security Council for admitting Israel as a full member of the UN.