Norway's three main parties signed 17 clauses: the first 12 addressed general issues, while clauses 13 to 17 focused on Israel and Palestine.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023(photo credit: HEIKO JUNGE/NTB/VIA REUTERS)

A shockingly high 30% of Norway's State Budget agreement for 2026 is about Gaza and Israel - a total of 5 out of 17 clauses.

The document, signed on 29 November, is a budget agreement between the Labour Party (the ruling party), the Centre Party, and the Red Party regarding the 2026 state budget. By signing it, the parties commit to voting for the consensus on the State Budget for 2026 and not forming any other majorities in connection with the budget process.

The parties signed 17 clauses, the first 12 of which are about health and dental care, trade, the environment, the rental market, and social assistance. Clauses 13-17, however, are all about Israel and Palestine.

Norway's budget clauses on Israel and Palestine

Clause 13 requests that the government push Norges Bank (the central bank that manages the Oil Fund and Pension Fund) to ensure Norway’s actions comply with the Genocide Convention and that the Oil Fund’s investments do not create any risk of contributing to international-law violations in Palestine.

Clause 14 requests that the government, in cooperation with countries in the region, work to ensure Israeli responsibility for the reconstruction of Gaza.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, organised by the Palestine Committee, outside the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023. (credit: NTB/Heiko Junge via REUTERS)

Clause 15 requests that the government raise Israel’s obligations under international law to "prevent abuses by, and prosecute violations committed by, violent settlers in relevant international forums."

Clause 16 requests that the government introduce a legal ban on the import of goods originating from, and the export of goods to, the "Israeli settlements in Palestine that violate international law," and take the initiative for other countries to introduce similar bans.

Clause 17 requests that the government submit a resolution to the UN General Assembly emphasizing Israel’s responsibility to comply with the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion of 22 October 2025 (which says Israel is obliged to lift restrictions on UNRWA’s operations and agree to and facilitate relief provided by the Agency).

The state budget for 2026 amounts to NOK 2,165 billion ($214.0 billion). Of this NOK 765 million ($75.6 million) is to be allocated to Gaza, which is 0.035% of the total.

Of the total amount to be given to Palestine, 700 million NOK is to go directly to Gaza, 10 million NOK is to support organisations working on settler violence, and 5 million NOK is to be allocated for "training and capacity-building for the Palestinian Authority."

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