Norway is moving toward legislation that would prohibit Norwegian citizens and companies from trading with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with violations subject to criminal liability. The proposal remains under public consultation and has not yet been enacted.

The bill would prohibit importing goods produced in the settlements and exporting goods to them. It would also restrict certain real-estate purchases and construction, engineering and brokerage services directly connected to property in the settlements. The government says the restrictions are intended to prevent Norwegian businesses from supporting settlement activity it considers contrary to international law.

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has said he expects Parliament to approve the legislation. The government introduced the proposal following resolutions adopted by Norway's Parliament in 2025 calling for restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements. The public consultation is scheduled to close Sept. 19.

The proposed restrictions come as several European countries have announced or considered similar measures. Norway joined Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom in stating that the countries intend to introduce or support restrictions on trade in goods from settlements they consider illegal under international law.

The proposal has drawn criticism from pro-Israel groups in Norway, including Med Israel for fred, which argues that the measure would treat Israel differently from other countries and raises legal concerns under Norwegian law.

If enacted, the Norwegian law would add another layer of restrictions on commercial activity involving Israeli settlements while leaving trade with Israel itself outside the proposed ban. The final scope and enforcement provisions will depend on the outcome of the consultation and Norway's parliamentary process.