Norway plans to introduce legislation that would ban trade with Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories, with penalties of up to three years in prison for violators. This move aligns with recent European actions against settlement trade due to worsening violations against Palestinians and reflects a growing consensus among several countries to take similar measures. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide emphasized a shift away from allowing Israel to deter criticism of its actions with accusations of antisemitism.

Source: Arab News