Despite emotional protests and speeches in parliament, Norwegian politicians decided not to divest the country's sovereign wealth fund from companies contributing to Israel's actions in occupied Palestinian territories. This decision came after multiple proposals were presented, including calls to stop investments directly associated with Israeli practices deemed illegal. Notably, one MP, Marian Hussein, passionately defended her stance against perceived double standards in the hall, referencing the country's responsibility in global affairs and expressing the need for a consistent ethical approach in governance surrounding foreign policy issues.
"We are a small nation which constantly talks about the need for a world order. We have a finance minister who has been a former NATO chief and prime minister. He knows very well what this means in foreign policy."
"Those standing outside are shouting right now: Stop Norwegian involvement, withdraw the oil fund.' She added: Why do we still show double standards in this hall? Why are some people worth less than others?"
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