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The Israeli government advises increased caution for travelers to Norway. Recent reports from August 2026 indicate that the Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF), a government-linked entity, allegedly coordinated with senior Hamas officials. This follows Norway's proposed legislation in June 2026 to ban trade with Israeli settlements, wh...
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Norwegian Jewish leaders warned that a proposed law criminalizing some settlement trade could create 'real anxiety' among Jews and carry risks beyond a political signal.
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jpost.com
17 hours ago
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Norway is considering harsher penalties for trading with settlements, potentially leading to imprisonment for individuals or companies involved. This move raises concerns about increasing antisemitism in the country.
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ynet.co.il
3 days ago
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NGO Monitor claims internal Hamas documents show the Norwegian Center for Conflict Resolution (NOREF) coordinated with senior Hamas officials to influence European policy.
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jpost.com
Aug 16, 2026
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A group closely tied to and funded by the Norwegian government, NOREF, secretly met with top Hamas officials in 2021 to discuss mediating between the EU and the terror group.
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timesofisrael.com
Aug 16, 2026
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Norway is preparing legislation to prohibit trade with Israeli settlements, which could escalate tensions and impact Jewish safety.
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timesofisrael.com
Jun 19, 2026
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I found myself removing the Magen David pendant from my neck before going to a medical checkup to feel safer.
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Iโve done consulting in Norway. Itโs a bad place for Jews to live - actively hostile.
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My best friend is Jewish and he feels more safe in Denmark right now, than when he was in Sweden and Iceland.
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Visited Norway on multiple occasions ... We never had any problems with our Israeli background
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Iโve always admired Norway ... but Iโm not sure I should do it this year because of all the antisemitism in the west, especially in Scandinavia.
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