Israel withdrew the diplomatic accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomatswho cooperated with the Palestinian Authority. A statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry explained that the decision was in response to “a recent series of anti-Israeli and unilateral steps taken by the government Norway“.
Examples of such behaviors include: Norway's recognition of the Palestinian state and recent “harsh comments” by senior Norwegian officials about actions by Tel Aviv.
Israel withdraws accreditation of Norwegian diplomats. “There is a price to pay for anti-Israeli behavior”
– There is a price to pay for anti-Israeli behavior. Instead of fighting Palestinian terrorism after October 7 and supporting Israel's fight against the Iranian axis of evil – Norway chose to reward murderers from Hamasu in the form of recognition of the Palestinian state – said Foreign Minister Jisra'el Katz.
He added that Oslo had joined the “baseless lawsuit” against Israel filed with the International Criminal Court.
– Norway pursues a unilateral policy towards the Palestinian issue – that is why I ordered the end of all representation to the Palestinian Authority on behalf of the Norwegian embassy in Israel. Those who attack us and pursue unilateral policies against us will pay the price. – he assessed.
Tense Situation in the Middle East. Norwegian Ambassador Summoned
According to The Times of Israel, the Norwegian ambassador was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, where he was told that Diplomats' accreditation will expire in seven daysand their visas in three months.
At the same time, the country left open the possibility for diplomats to apply for new accreditation at the embassy in Israel.
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