An extraordinary privilege to be invited by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem for the #HolyFire . For centuries, Christian families have passed on this tradition, now only a few can reach the church due to all the restrictions. Our hearts were with Christians in Gaza

Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded the 2024 UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 / Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize.

unes.co/7x4ftp #WorldPressFreedomDay

Today and every day we miss you Belal Jadallah, founder of Press House. Norway will continue to defend media freedom and safety for journalists in Gaza and elsewhere in Palestine #WorldPressFreedomDay

A warm meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas at an extremely critical moment for Palestine, the Middle East and the World, preparing for today’s Arab-European ministerial meeting in Riyadh.

The war must stop now, and we need to see an irreversible path to a #TwoStateSolution .

#UNSC debate on the Middle East: 🇳🇴a staunch supporter of #Palestine ’s right to statehood. #TwoStateSolution the only way to peace and regional stability. Deeply unfortunate that the UNSC was unable to support the 🇵🇸 request for membership.
Statement: norway.no/en/missions/un…

Norway supports António Guterres strong call in emergency meeting:
🔹parties must step back from the brink
🔹prevent a further escalation & war
🔹work for peace
 
Civilians in the #MiddleEast are already bearing the brunt & paying the highest price
 
We can not afford another war

I condemn the illegal & dangerous Iranian attack underway against Israel.

This will further deteriorate an already extremely volatile situation.
We must prevent further escalation of violence in the #MiddleEast .

I call upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint.

Warm greetings for Eid al-Fitr. May all be free from suffering and enjoy safety, peace and better days, especially children here in Palestine #EidMubarak

A long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages

My best wishes to Mohammad Mustafa, who was just appointed Palestinian Prime Minister.

Palestine needs strong and unified institutions as we work for peace and a two-state solution.

I look forward to working closely together towards that end. 🇳🇴🇵🇸

Ramadan Mubarak!

Wishing all Muslims in Norway and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan!

Women and girls are always our top priority. Norway supports actions to strenghten women’s rights, participation and influence in all areas of life. On #WomensDay we salute our courageous partners on the ground in Gaza and everywhere in Palestine

In times of conflict, women are often hit the hardest. They bear the brunt of violence, suffer the most when they are forced to flee and face disastrous economic consequences. A gender perspective must always be applied. Across all conflicts, everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay

#OTD 25 years ago, in 1999, we opened our West Bank Office to strengthen the relations between Norway and Palestine and to support self-determination, peace, security, democracy and welfare for all Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem

Terje Vigen by Henrik Ibsen (1861)

In Hebron many new closures - added to the existing ones - are hindering family life, access to health & education and business activity. Important discussions with a broad range of local leaders, inhabitants and human rights defenders this week

التقى السفير نايف بن بندر السديري في مكتبه بالسفارة اليوم، سفير #النرويج لدى #الأردن Espen Lindbæck، وممثلة النرويج لدى #فلسطين Torunn Viste.

وجرى بحث آخر التطورات السياسية في الساحة الفلسطينية، إضافة إلى مناقشة أهم القضايا ذات الاهتمام المشترك.
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Norway in Jordan and Iraq
Norway in Palestine

Art reflects our emotions, reflections and experiences. Art can lift our spirits and offer hope. It is always inspiring to meet PA Minister of Culture, Atef Abu saif. Norway is proud to support the Palestinian Cultural Fund

Today is the national day of the Sámi people. We celebrate Norway’s Sámi heritage and we are committed to protect indigenous rights in Norway and everywhere. Lihkku beivviin! Vuorbbe biejvijn! Læhkoeh biejjine!

On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, my message is: Never again. We must stand with our Jewish community against antisemitism, as we must stand up against injustice, hate and intolerance wherever we see it.

The victims & lessons of Holocaust must never be forgotten.