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Norway Proposes Criminal Penalties for Business with Israeli West Bank Settlements
Sep 16, 2026 05:00 AM CT
Oslo, Norway
norway,west bank,settlements,economic sanctions,diplomatic pressure
Summary
Norway has introduced legislation proposing up to three years in prison for citizens conducting business with Israeli communities in the West Bank. This move represents a significant escalation in European economic pressure on Israel regarding settlement activities, potentially isolating Israel further diplomatically and economically within Western alliances.
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Critics are slamming Norway over new legislation that they say singles out Jews. The proposed law could send individuals to prison for up to three years for knowingly conducting certain forms of business with Israeli communities in the West Bank. The proposal, introduced by Norway’s Ministry of F...
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Subject of proposed economic restrictions targeting business activities in the West Bank.