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Norway Moves to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Norway said it plans to ban trade with goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The proposed law would also bar certain real-estate deals and related services, with a final consultation set for September 19. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said the measure is meant to stop support for what Norway sees as illegal settlement activity.
- 01Norway plans to ban citizens and companies from trading with Israeli settlements.
- 02The proposal covers imports, exports, real-estate deals, and related services.
- 03A final consultation on the bill is set for September 19.
- 04Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said the settlements violate international law.
- 05Francesca Albanese praised the move and questioned Norway's investments.
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