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Israel refuses visit by Norway PM hoping to join Gaza recovery

Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said Israel denied his visit aimed at securing Norway’s role in Gaza's reconstruction: 'They told me it’s not the right time'; Israeli officials confirmed the rejection, citing no reason to approve it

Itamar Eichner | 11.15.25

Israel condemns Norwegian PM for joining alternative Kristallnacht ceremony: ‘A new moral low’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry accused Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of 'moral corruption' after he attended an alternative Kristallnacht memorial organized by an anti-racism NGO instead of the Jewish community’s event; A man was attacked after a memorial in Sarpsborg

Itamar Eichner | 11.10.25

Norway’s public broadcaster airs jokes about killing Jews on kids’ program

Norway’s NRK aired antisemitic jokes about killing Jews and smuggling them from Sweden on a program also aimed at children as young as 9: 'The hosts’ cynical humor is twisted — and then people wonder why antisemitism here is surging,' said an Israeli educator

Itamar Eichner | 10.25.25

שי ווזנר, יהודי ישראלי שמתגורר בניו יורק והצביע בבחירות לראשות העיר לזוהרן ממדאני

Israelis in New York voting for Mamdani: 'He’s not antisemitic and not an enemy'

About 40% of Jews and Israelis in New York support the Democratic candidate; despite his positions on the war and policies in the territories; Shai Wosner, who came to cast his early ballot, says he represents the face of opposition to the Trump era: 'He’s a determined voice, even if not a perfect one'; and as for Mamdani’s comments on Israel: 'He’s part of a young American generation that knows very little about Israel. I don’t need the leader of New York to be at the heart of the Zionist mainstream'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.25.25

‘Tried to recruit children’: Norway foils terror plot against Jews; main suspect – Iran

Norway’s security service has thwarted a plot by Islamist operatives who allegedly tried to recruit children to carry out a terror attack; the plan was stopped several months ago and is believed to have been an Iranian-backed effort to target Jewish and Israeli sites in Oslo.

Itamar Eichner | 10.25.25

Norway fans boo Israeli anthem, wave Palestinian flags during World Cup qualifier

Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the Oslo stadium before kickoff, while Norway fans booed during “Hatikvah” and unfurled Palestinian flags. One fan stormed the pitch wearing a “Free Gaza” shirt as Israel lost 5–0.

ynet Global | 10.11.25

World Cup qualifier dispute: Israel slams Norway FA head over Oct. 7 silence

Four days before Israel faces Norway in World Cup qualifiers, the IFA accused Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness of failing to condemn Oct. 7 while calling to suspend Israel; Norwegian player Patrick Berg said, 'You can’t ignore the game’s context'

Nadav Zenziper | 10.08.25

'We do not forget': World leaders mark two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel

Global leaders marked two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, recalling the victims and calling for the release of hostages, a ceasefire, and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution to end the ongoing war in Gaza

Reuters | 10.07.25

פרס נובל לשלום, נשיא ארה"ב על הסכסוך בין ישראל לאיראן

Can Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? Experts doubt it

Trump has long sought the Nobel Peace Prize and is now applying intense pressure to win; experts say his climate stance and brash style hurt his chances, while Norway fears backlash if he loses; betting agencies list top contenders

Tal Amodai | 10.06.25

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness

Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition

Lise Klaveness urged UEFA to suspend Israel ahead of a World Cup qualifier, saying sanctions are necessary amid genocide allegations; UEFA is set to hold an emergency vote this week on Israel’s participation

Reuters | 09.29.25

שחקן נבחרת ישראל רז שלמה מול שחקן נבחרת נורבגיה ארלינג הולאנד

Norway to donate proceeds from Israel match to Gaza aid

All ticket revenue from sold-out World Cup qualifier in Oslo will go to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, with another $300,000 pledged by a major investment firm

Ynet | 09.16.25

Norway’s $1.9 trillion wealth fund: Why it’s targeting Israel and defying Trump

The world’s largest wealth fund has flexed its economic muscle, pulling hundreds of millions from Israeli firms and Caterpillar, sparking US threats; is Gaza the trigger, or does the move tie back to Oslo and Norway’s fraught history with Israel?

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.13.25

Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund divests from Israeli banks, Caterpillar over Gaza war

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sold its stakes in five Israeli banks and Caterpillar on Monday, following its earlier divestment from six companies linked to the West Bank and Gaza, citing ethical concerns over settlements and military activities

Calcalist | 08.26.25

Norway soccer to donate proceeds from match against Israel to Gaza aid

Norwegian Football Association announced that the proceeds from their team's World Cup qualifier against Israel would be donated to the Gaza Strip; Israel responded: 'it would be nice if some of the money went toward securing a condemnation from the Norwegian federation of the October 7 massacre...or toward the release of 50 hostages'

Nadav Zenziper | 08.21.25

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund dumps 6 Israeli companies from portfolio

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund announces it will divest from six companies linked to the West Bank and Gaza, following an ethics review and growing scrutiny over IDF ties

Reuters | 08.18.25

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