Norwegian law

Norway to amend 'problematic' national minority regulation following 'Post' report - exclusive

Acknowledging the long-standing connection between Norway and its Jewish population, an amendment has been proposed.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world.
Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem June 17, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar resigns as Knesset member, will continue as Foreign Minister

Israeli-Druze politician Akram Hasson is slated to take Sa'ar's place as an MK per the Likud party list.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haakon Sengsvoll, TV Producer at Television Norway

A Norwegian who loves Israel - interview

"I support Israel because it is the right thing to do."

|ByJANE KIEL
Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud leaders celebrate at party headquarters in Jerusalem on the night of November 1.

Pressure in Likud for ministers to resign Knesset

The move will enable new MKs to join the Knesset under the "Norwegian Law"

|ByELIAV BREUER

Cabinet cuts Health Ministry during COVID-19 crisis, funds new ministries

Gideon Sa'ar: Do not make Norwegian Law permanent

MAY 31, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV, GIL HOFFMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz attend a cabinet meeting on Sunday

Knesset advanced Norwegian Law in preliminary reading

The bill will still have to go to the Knesset Law Committee and then back for two more readings in the Knesset Plenum before it becomes law.

MAY 27, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Benjamin Netanyahu at the unity government's meeting

Expanded Norwegian Law set to pass Wednesday

Bill proposed to prevent indicted from seeking presidency

MAY 26, 2020ByGIL HOFFMAN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking through the Knesset, wearing a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic

Norwegian mayor asks church to replace Star of David decor, cites Israel

NOVEMBER 30, 2019ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
The Star of David is seen on the facade of a synagogue in Paris France, December 10, 2018.

Knesset to expand to sixth floor

The sixth floor will be built to make room for new MKs in case the "Norwegian Law" is passed.

JANUARY 12, 2018ByLAHAV HARKOV
sraeli lawmakers attend a vote on a bill at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem February 6, 2017