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Norwegian PM Faces Backlash for Alternative Kristallnacht Memorial

11/11/2025

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an alternative Kristallnacht memorial organized by anti-Israel groups instead of the official Jewish community event.
Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Støre's participation.
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador to express strong disapproval.
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry stated the attendance could promote antisemitism.
The Jewish community had urged Støre not to attend.

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an alternative Kristallnacht memorial organized by anti-Israel groups instead of the official Jewish community event.
Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned Støre's participation.
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador to express strong disapproval.
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry stated the attendance could promote antisemitism.
The Jewish community had urged Støre not to attend.