# Norway faces backlash over proposed prison terms for West Bank business ties

https://mins.news/en/item/60717

- Fox News, 2026-09-16 10:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/norway-faces-backlash-over-deeply-racist-proposal-jail-citizens-west-bank-business

> Norway is facing criticism over a proposed law that would ban imports from and restrict exports, property deals, services and investments involving Israeli communities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Knowing violations could bring up to three years in prison. The measure is still under public consultation. Israel condemned it as hostile, while Norway said the settlements violate international law.

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