Norway reportedly to cut funding for pro-BDS Palestinian NGOs

Norway will cut funding for Palestinian NGOs that support boycotts of Israel, Hadashot TV news reports.

Quoting a statement from the Norwegian government, the report says the decision reflects Oslo’s support for Israeli-Palestinian dialogue and cooperation, as well as its opposition to boycotts of Israel.

“This is an additional and vital step for damaging boycott organizations,” Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan tells the TV channel. “We will continue to work consistently to expose European funding for Palestinian organizations that delegitimize [Israel].”

Norway’s decision comes just days after fellow Scandinavian country Denmark said it will revoke funding from several Palestinian NGOs and tighten aid criteria for others after they were found to be tied to anti-Israel activities.