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

Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks

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

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

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 excludes six companies linked to West Bank, Gaza


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.

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments on Tuesday

The government this week launched an urgent review of the investments over ethics concerns linked to the war in Gaza and the West Bank.

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

Norway to review sovereign wealth fund's Israel investments

The fund's investment in the Bet Shemesh Engines Ltd group is worrying, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK.

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

Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran

The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.

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

This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat

Located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian city has a unique approach to observing Shabbat and a history of handling challenging situations.

 The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world.

From Alaska to Norway: Orcas offer prey to humans worldwide

Orcas may share food with humans to build relationships, scientists suggest.

 Killer whales emerging from the ice.

Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from over 11,000.

 Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%.

Norway is on the wrong side of history - opinion

Norway must declare full support for Israel’s just war against Iran and withdraw its recognition of a terror-supporting PA state until genuine reforms are implemented by the PA.

 Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz.