Israel nixes deal with Norway to transfer funds to PA
The move is in response to Oslo recognizing a Palestinian state and other anti-Israel actions.
JNS - Jewish News Syndicate 08.08.2024
Jerusalem has decided to cancel an agreement for Oslo to serve as an intermediary to transfer funds earmarked for the Palestinian Authority that were frozen in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led massacre in the northwestern Negev.
The Israeli Cabinet recently made the decision, which was kept confidential, Ynet reported on Wednesday.
It came in response to Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state in May and its stance on the current Gaza war, including statements made against Israel by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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