Norway opens consultation on bill to ban trade with Israeli settlements
Norway has opened a consultation on a new bill that would ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The proposal would also restrict certain property-related transactions linked to the settlements, according to the government. The move marks a further tightening of Oslo's policy on settlement activity.Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said the settlements are in breach of international law and contribute to displacement and violence. He said the government intends to prohibit trade with what he described as unlawful settlements. The ministry said the planned rules would cover goods produced in the settlements, as well as the... [Continue Reading]
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