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Norway says it plans to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, and has announced consultation a new bill prohibiting such transactions “The Israeli settlements in Palestine are in breach of international law,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide said

'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli ... Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, declaring them an impediment to peace. The Norwegian government said on Friday that it had submitted a bill with legally binding stipulations for consultation. The proposal recommends prohibiting Norwegian citizens and companies from profiting from or supporting Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise. “The Israeli settlements in Palestine are in violation of international law. They contribute to displacement, extreme violence and a development that makes a peaceful solution impossible. We will prohibit trade with the illegal settlements,” Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in a press release. The Israeli government has built illegal settlements at a rapid pace, undermining the prospects of a Palestinian state. The proposal follows a parliamentary resolution and would ban Norwegian exports to, and importation of goods from, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Un…

Norway plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 19, 2026 · Last updated: June 19, 2026 COPENHAGEN, June 19 (Reuters) - Norway's government said on Friday it plans to ban its citizens and companies from trading in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. • Norway in 2024 recognised Palestinian statehood • "Norwegian citizens and Norwegian companies must not profit from or support activities that help sustain Israel's unlawful settlement activity in Palestine," Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in a statement. • Proposed bill, which is widely expected to pass in Norway's parliament, includes a ban on importing and exporting goods from Israeli settlements in Palestine. • Bill also bans real estate transactions. • The United Nations has on several occasions deemed Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illegal. • Israel cites biblical and historical ties to the West Bank to dispute a 2024 ruling against their presence by the United Nations' highest court. • The consultation deadline for the Norwegian bill is September 19. (…

The Norwegian government announced the launch of consultations on a new draft law aimed at banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, urging citizens and companies not to contribute to supporting them. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that the settlements violate international […]

Every country should do this. Proposal for a bill banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine announced for public consultation "Norwegian citizens and Norwegian companies must not contribute to sustaining unlawful settlements." www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...

Norway moves to ban trade with Israeli settlements | MEO COPENHAGEN - Norway's government said on Friday it plans to ban ​its citizens and companies from ‌ trading in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Norway in ​2024 recognised Palestinian statehood. "Norwegian citizens ​and Norwegian companies must not ⁠profit from or support activities that ​help sustain Israel's unlawful settlement ​activity in Palestine," Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in a statement. The proposed bill, which ​is widely expected to pass ​in Norway's parliament, includes a ban on importing ‌and ⁠exporting goods from Israeli settlements in Palestine. The bill also bans real estate transactions. The United Nations has on several ​occasions ​deemed Israeli settlements ⁠in the occupied Palestinian territories illegal. Israel cites biblical and ​historical ties to the West ​Bank ⁠to dispute a 2024 ruling against their presence by the United Nations' ⁠highest ​court. The consultation deadline ​for the Norwegian bill is September 19. © 2000-2026 Middle East Online. All rights reserved.

The Norwegian government announced the launch of consultations on a new draft law aimed at banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine, urging citizens and companies not to contribute to supporting them. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that the settlements violate International law

'This must end': Norway moves to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Norway says Israel’s settlements fuel displacement, settler violence and the destruction of Palestinian communities. #BoycottIsrael #DefundIsrael #genocide #gaza www.middleeasteye.net/news/norway-...

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Norway intensifies its stance against illegal Israeli settlements by initiating a consultation on a bill to ban trade with these areas, reinforcing its commitment to international law and Palestinian rights. 📌 Fuente: Al Jazeera 🔗 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/19/norway...

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding ‘unlawful’ Israeli activities. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/...

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements Source: Pixabay The Norwegian government said on Friday it planned to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories. “Norwegian people and Norwegian companies should not contribute to sustaining illegal settlements. “The policy of colonization undermines the possibility of achieving a two-state solution,” the foreign ministry in Oslo said in a statement. Specifically, the government wants to ban trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian lands – Gaza and the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem. Oslo also plans to outlaw “the purchase of property in the settlements, the provision of services relating to the construction, renovation, purchase or sale of property in these areas, and the acquisition of commercial enterprises whose head office and production facilities are located in the settlements,” the ministry said. The government has drafted a bill to this effect, which will be subject to consultations for three months, until September 19. “We want to ban all commercial activity with these illegal settlements,” Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide sai…

First paragraph of the piece: 'Last Friday Norway’s government announced plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories. This follows the example of Spain and Slovenia who have already taken steps to do so.'

Norway readies bill to ban all trade with Israeli settlements https://www.europesays.com/iran/168474/ OSLO, Norway — The Norwegian government said on Friday it planned to ban all trade with Israeli settlements…

Norway announces that it intends to ban all trade with illegal Israeli settlements, which will bring it into line with the International Court of Justice's ruling in July 2024 which says states must not be complicit in Israel's illegal occupation. Spain and the Netherlands have already done so.

and lead to displacement, rising violence, and obstruction of any peaceful settlement, noting the government's intention to impose a legally binding ban preventing Norwegian citizens and companies from engaging in trade or investment with these settlements.

Norway Proposes Ban on Trade With Illegal Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory https://commons.now/link/norway-proposes-ban-on-trade-with-illegal-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-palest #International

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements https://arab.news/w24nn OSLO: The Norwegian government said on Friday it planned to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories.“Norwegian people and Norwegian companies should not contribute to sustaining illegal settlements.“The policy of colonization undermines the possibility of achieving a two-state solution,” the Foreign Ministry in Oslo said in a statement.Specifically, the government wants to ban trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian lands — Gaza and the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem. Noway, which is not a member of the EU, recognized the state of Palestine in 2024, at the same time as EU members Ireland and Spain did. Oslo also plans to outlaw “the purchase of property in the settlements, the provision of services relating to the construction, renovation, purchase or sale of property in these areas, and the acquisition of commercial enterprises whose head office and production facilities are located in the settlements,” the ministry said.The government has drafted a bill to this effect, which will be subject to consultation…

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine | Israel-Palestine conflict News https://www.europesays.com/iran/168337/ Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding ‘unlawful’ Israeli activities. Norway’s government…

english.almayadeen.net/news/politic... Norway Spain and now Ireland has approved legislation prohibiting imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, marking one of the strongest trade-related measures adopted by a European country against settlement activity linked to the occupation.

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine Norwegian government announces consultation on new bill as it steps up policies regarding &#039;unlawful&#039; Israeli activities.

Norway seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/19/norway-seeks-to-ban-trade-with-illegal-israeli-settlements-in-palestine?traffic_source=rss

Norway plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian ... Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. File Photo. Oslo, June 19 (SANA) Norway’s government announced on Friday plans to introduce legislation banning Norwegian citizens and companies from trading in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Reuters quoted Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide as saying that the proposed law is intended to prevent individuals and businessmen in Norway from benefiting from or supporting activities linked to illegal Israeli settlement activity in Palestine. The legislation, which is expected to be approved by the Norwegian parliament, would impose broad restrictions on the import and export of goods involving Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. It would also prohibit real estate transactions connected to the settlements. The government has set Sept. 19 as the deadline for consultations on the proposed legislation. The move reflects Oslo’s position on the Palestinian issue following its recognition of the State of Palestine in 2024. Norway has cited international resolutions, including UN Security Co…

noting the government's intention to impose a legally binding ban preventing Norwegian citizens and companies from engaging in trade or investment with these settlements. The proposal is currently subject to public consultation before final approval, with comments to be received until 19 […]