Norway: Netanyahu's government leads 'Israel' towards a dangerous turning point

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide describes Netanyahu's government as "the most right-wing and extremist government in Israel's history," and says it is leading Israel towards a very dangerous turning point, in statements to Euronews commenting on the decision of 12 countries to ban trade with settlements.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide describes Benjamin Netanyahu's government as "the most right-wing and extremist government in Israel's history," and says it is leading Israel towards a very dangerous turning point. Eide's statements to Euronews on Friday came in response to the decision of 12 countries, including Britain, France, Spain, Canada, and Norway, to ban trade with Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian territories. Eide noted that Western "vague and wavering" positions regarding developments in the Middle East have weakened their credibility, stressing the need not to ignore the suffering of Palestinians. He explained that the decision carries a strong message, expressing his satisfaction that countries like Britain, France, and Canada have reached the position that Spain and Norway have held for a long time. He added that elections in Israel are approaching, believing that Netanyahu's government is leading Israel towards a very dangerous turning point. The article quotes the Norwegian Foreign Minister's statements verbatim without adding analysis or commentary from the author.