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Norway Proposes Criminalizing Trade With Israeli Settlements

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC · How we work

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Espen Barth Eide announced Norway will propose criminalising trade with Israeli settlements.
The draft law would punish individuals and companies with up to three years imprisonment.
It would ban imports, exports and real-estate deals linked to settlements, targeting wine, agricultural products and construction services.
Consultation ends September 19, 2026, expecting parliament to approve the bill in autumn.
Twelve nations have announced comparable trade restrictions after the ICJ’s 2024 advisory opinion.

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Espen Barth Eide announced Norway will propose criminalising trade with Israeli settlements.
The draft law would punish individuals and companies with up to three years imprisonment.
It would ban imports, exports and real-estate deals linked to settlements, targeting wine, agricultural products and construction services.
Consultation ends September 19, 2026, expecting parliament to approve the bill in autumn.
Twelve nations have announced comparable trade restrictions after the ICJ’s 2024 advisory opinion.