Norway says rocket barrage from Gaza 'unacceptable' and 'must stop'

The Norwegian government has expressed concern at the massive flareup in violence in and around the Gaza Strip, and says it is working with Egypt and the UN to restore calm to the Palestinian territory.

In a a tweet, the Foreign Ministry says the hundreds of rockets launched at Israeli communities is “unacceptable & must stop,” and says restraint “must be shown by all & civilians protected.”

Norway concerned by escalation of violence in & around #Gaza. #Norway works with the @UN and #Egypt to restore calm. The massive rocket fire from Gaza is unacceptable & must stop. Restraint must be shown by all & civilians protected.

— Norway MFA (@NorwayMFA) November 13, 2018