Norway proposes ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Norway’s government plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, citing violations of international law. The proposed legislation, set for consultation until September 19, aims to prohibit the sale of goods and services related to these settlements. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide emphasized that the settlements undermine the prospects for a Palestinian state. The initiative follows Norway’s recognition of Palestine in 2024 and its recent sanctions against networks supporting settler violence in the West Bank.

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