Israel–Norway relations are the bilateral relations between Israel and Norway. Norway was one of the first countries to recognize Israel, doing so on 4 February 1949.

Aug 8, 2024 · Israel on Thursday revoked the accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats working as representatives to the Palestinian Authority, drawing a sharp response from Norway's foreign minister who...

Aug 8, 2024 · Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of eight Norwegian diplomats serving the occupied Palestinian territory.

May 22, 2024 · Norway calls itself a friend of Israel, and the two countries have a longstanding relationship. But since Oct. 7, when Israel launched a military offensive in Gaza in response to Hamas-led...

Oct 17, 2024 · Norway took another step against Israel when it supported an arms embargo against Israel at the UN, while most European countries (including Sweden) abstained. Until the mid-'70s, the...

Aug 20, 2024 · According to Norwegian FM Eide, Israel’s decision has direct and immediate consequences for Norway’s work in Palestine - firstly affecting local staff as well as diplomats and their families. Secondly, the diplomats’ expulsion impacts Norway’s role in peace efforts.

Dec 4, 2024 · Norway shutters Palestinian office after Israel revokes diplomats’ accreditation

Jul 10, 2024 · Norway is seen by many as one of the most hostile European countries toward Israel. But the government in Oslo is veering between demands that it toughen its line against Israel and its actions in Gaza – and the fact that Norway is a major arms exporter.

May 18, 2023 · Norway and Israel have a long history of friendship. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950. A year earlier, in 1949, Norway formally recognized the State of Israel and contributed to the majority vote necessary in the Security Council for admitting Israel as a full member of the UN.

Aug 12, 2024 · Norway has abandoned its longstanding neutrality and mediation efforts between Israel and the Palestinians, and instead joined Israel's harshest critics.