Israeli Foreign Minister Threatens To Revoke Norwegian Ambassador Status On Pro Palestine's Attitude

Illustration of a Norwegian-flagged ship crossing its country's territory on the Scandinavian peninsula. (Kilian Kremer-Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Israeli Foreign Minister (Menlu), Israel Katz has threatened to revoke the diplomatic status of members of the Norwegian Embassy (Kedubes) on a pro-Palestinian stance.

Katz said Israel did not accept the Norwegian embassy's actions for Palestinian authorities since Israel barred Gaza on October 7, 2023. "I ordered the termination of all representatives on behalf of the Norwegian Embassy in Israel dealing with Palestinian authorities," Katz said in a statement, Thursday, August 8, quoted from AP.

He again threatened to mention the consequences of a country's foreign policy such as Norway which recognizes the Palestinian state and supports Arab peace plans.

"There is a price for anti-Israeli behavior," Katz said.

Meanwhile, Norway is following in the footsteps of Spain and Ireland officially recognizes the Palestinian state amid Irsael's aggression in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Since then, Israel has been furious with Norway.