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A protester holds a sign with an image depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the words "Nobel" written on it, demonstrate to demand the immediate end of the war and the release of all hostages, outside the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 2, 2025.
An armored caterpillar bulldozer stands on a street during an Israeli raid at Tulkarm, in the West Bank, February 18, 2024

US 'very troubled' by Norway wealth fund's divestment from Caterpillar

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway quietly redefines minority status, puts Jewish organizations at risk

Computer Generated footage of Type 26 Global Combat Ship with Norwegian flag.

UK-Norway warship deal boosts NATO Arctic defenses against Russia


Tensions mount as Norway restricts Israel's world cup qualifier entry

Israel has been told it can only enter one day prior to kickoff due to what the Norwegians cited as security concerns.

DAN BITON and the Israel national team resumes its World Cup qualifying campaign this week against Moldova.

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Security scare at Jewish event highlights rising antisemitism in Norway

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: A man wearing a large backpack pretended to be a West Bank settler to enter an event honoring Theodor Herzl. Questioning revealed he was a Palestinian from Jenin.

A party honoring Theodor Herzl in Oslo, Norway, August 2025.

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Lebanese army members place razor wires in Burj al-Muluk, near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila, where Israeli forces remained on the ground after a deadline for their withdrawal passed as residents sought to return to homes in the border area, Lebanon January 26, 2025.

Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks

The five banks are Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, First International Bank of Israel and FIBI Holdings.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Dozens of Modern Orthodox rabbis call for ‘moral clarity’ in the face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

“Orthodox Jewry, as some of Israel’s most devoted supporters, bears a unique moral responsibility,” the letter says. “Judaism’s vision of justice and compassion extends to all human beings."

Palestinians run towards airdropped aid packages, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, August 19, 2025

Norway wealth fund excludes six companies linked to West Bank, Gaza

The fund announced last Monday that it was terminating contracts with all three of its external asset managers who handled some of its Israeli investments.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Cruise company unveils massive plan for 2027 – 500 cruises and private island

Norwegian Cruise Line announced 500+ cruises for 2027 with 20 ships to 150+ destinations in 59 countries, focusing on 7-day cruises, Bahamas private island, and More At Sea open bar program.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norway’s ethical funds: The double standard of global capital - opinion

The same Norwegian funds invest billions in countries whose human rights records make Israel’s look like a Scandinavian summer picnic.

CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian oil fund, Nicolai Tangen holds a press conference on the Government Pension Fund Global's results for the first quarter in Oslo, Norway, April 24, 2025

Norway sells stake in Israeli jet engine group, to divest from more companies over Gaza war

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to the IDF.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts

The fund, an arm of Norway's central bank, which held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as of June 30, in recent days divested stakes in 11 of these, it said in a statement.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.