The Global Shift: Recognising Palestine - Norway

In the midst of Israel's genocidal offensive against Palestinians in Gaza, Europe has largely remained silent. But in 2024, four nations bravely chose to speak up.
TRT World travelled to Oslo, Norway, to find out why the Nordic country decided to recognise the State of Palestine.
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[@eltigre7224]

It’s a shame that Britain is not one of those countries!

[@annsherman1925]

Britain, is part of the problem and handed Palestine over with a Signature of Balfours pen. What a crime for this country who colonized and sucked out so much wealth all over the world. Natural resources that belonged to the citizens of all these countries. These wrongs we didn’t need after WW2, when humanity at least in the west, thought we were all done with being involved or start new wars. Sad!

[@megamagamanga5968]

That would mean a lot, given that the country started this whole mess.

[@therru5943]

instead gb is an accomplice.

[@shacklock01]

Labour is too controlled by LFI sadly. The entire frontbench is MPs that sold their soul to a foreign government and conspired to destroy their own party. Traitors all, sadly. Loyal to lobbies and corporations not the people.

[@optimistx4187]

Starmers wife is Jewish!

[@Trustyourhumanity]

Thank you, Norway, for being on the right side of history, for showing us your humanity by standing up against this horrific injustice!

[@MarcPagan]

Right side of history? Not fun fact: 30% of Germans voted for the Nazi Party, despite their open anti-Semitism. vs 70% of Gazans voted for Hamas, ---despite its open goal of the genocide of Jews. Plenty of room for the Gazans in the Arab countries that ethnically cleansed Jews, between 1948 and 1968. Then, stole land four times the size of Israel, from 850,000 Jews, Even more "impressive" than Nazi Germany's Nuremberg Laws. As Jews were "only" required to remit 90% of their wealth as a tax upon leaving Germany. Not the 100% required by the Arab countries starting in 1948. Also, prior to 1950, how many Arabs in Samaria or Judea self-identified as "Palestinian"? Zero. The genocidal Arab League invented the "Palestinian Arab" staring in the 1960s per every historian on Earth.

[@zafr0687]

It's the people on right side but ruler is not.

[@Danadass]

It’s the opposite, the government recognised the state of Palestine despite the people🤯 there have been at least 3 attempts to recognise it through partition signatures, every time it has ended up with a measly 100k signatures give or take. Interestingly this is also roughly the demographic of adult Muslims in Norway…🤔 most likely the government caught on to which way the global wind was blowing and decided to not wait until the population came around.

[@MarcPagan]

@ 30% of Germans voted for the Nazi Party, despite their open anti-Semitism. vs 70% of Gazans voted for Hamas, ---despite its open goal of the genocide of Jews. Plenty of room for the Gazans in the Arab countries that ethnically cleansed Jews, between 1948 and 1968. Then, stole land four times the size of Israel, from 850,000 Jews, Even more "impressive" than Nazi Germany's Nuremberg Laws. As Jews were "only" required to remit 90% of their wealth as a tax upon leaving Germany. Not the 100% required by the Arab countries starting in 1948. Also, prior to 1950, how many Arabs in Samaria or Judea self-identified as "Palestinian"? Zero. The genocidal Arab League invented the "Palestinian Arab" staring in the 1960s per every historian on Earth.

[@jhegre]

@@Danadass What utter bs.

[@nawiribrahim]

Thank you. The majority are stronger than the bullies.

[@MuhammadTajmulHosenPartho20]

Love Norway 💟 Ireland, Spain Slovenia 💓💙💚💖🇧🇻🇮🇪🇪🇸🇸🇰

[@Anna-jr8gu]

Always speak up for truth and justice ❤

[@Everyonehasanopinion]

Hoping Canada will join this club of honorable nations.

[@FlameBreather---FB]

yeah

[@alexmiller7721]

Scotland too, although that might have to wait until we manage to break free from our rulers in Englandshire.

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

@alexmiller7721🇮🇪💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☘️

[@yamayama8472]

@@alexmiller7721 In England we want the same mate! No need for Zionists in our government

[@anonyKinetic]

Unfortunately, Canada's foreign policy is too attached to the U.S to make their own decisions.

[@alexmiller7721]

A massive thank you to these four countries for standing on the side of humanity.

[@scipioafricanus1]

Ireland Spain Norway and Slovakia chooses on the right of history by declaring Genocide in Gaza.❤️🤎🤎🖤🩶🤍🤎

[@WANTED-BIH]

Slovenia

[@tristanlove9116]

Thank you ireland ,norway , spain and Slovenia. Indonesia stands along with you in the list. been having solidarity for Palestine since indonesian independence day. It's for humanity!

[@ouagadougou4672]

Thank you, Ireland, Spain, Norway and Slovenia. You are humanity's last hope.

[@infinitesolutions2602]

Alhamdulillah

[@shohruxshokirov7237]

Free Palastine

[@MarcPagan]

Fake identity, created by the Arab League during the 1960s ...per every historian on Earth.

[@mouaadwdh4767]

​@@MarcPagan let me tell you the truth Palestine was founded since 3000BC and it stayed that until ww2 after WW2 Palestine took Jews as refugees in it's Land under two state agreement but the Jews took the land and broke the agreement on 12 April 1948 which resulted in this War

[@retrofedora7061]

Thank you Ireland, Norway, Spain & Slovenia. The recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state is a victory for humanity & justice. 🇮🇪🇧🇻🇪🇦🇸🇮🙏👏👏✊️

[@sapphireemerald6882]

How can you forget about South Africa and Yemen and Iran? They also supported Palestinians in their most crucial time. Iranian, President and FM, were killed due to that.

[@sapphireemerald6882]

Pakistan also supported Palestine cause. There were demonstrations in our cities conducted by different groups, and we sent aid for Palestinians, too. And we will continue to do so

[@Caroline-yv5om]

👏👏👏👏👏 👏👏👏for the Grown Up nations! Well done Spain, Ireland, Norway and France for showing strong moral leadership. Shame the same cannot be said for the UK. The time has long gone when it is acceptable for the UK to just be the puppet of the US. Not in my name. 🇵🇸🇳🇴🇫🇷🇮🇪🇪🇸

[@hadeyo5373]

Thats the slovakian flag

[@FaroukAli-e7p]

Humanity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @ItsVeryBest God Bless Them All! 🎉❤🎉

[@ouagadougou4672]

As of June 2024, the State of Palestine is recognized as a sovereign state by 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, or just over 75% of all UN members. Wikipedia. The 25% who still have not are depraved.

[@assalaami8000]

Please share the 25% countries so that we can all do out part and stay away from these countries and their products

[@Ahamedalikhan-v4h]

Hope Canada England australia France and Germany recognise Palestine

[@ciarandamery1960]

Not possible for imperialist and their settler-colonialist creations to do so-that is why they all support the Zioniists!

[@mrsporty9669]

Well done 👍 Norway. 🎉 Stay blessed

[@farrahkhan6101]

Dr. Mads Gilbert is a man of great courage and honor. He's a Gazan at heart ❤❤❤

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

Join hands in solidarity for the oppressed 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@helenabursova2173]

Now it will be important for them to contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza.

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

@helenabursova2173 indeed. Hoping for the best 🙏🏼

[@bibekerayna466]

Thank you Ireland, Norway, Spain and Slovenia. You have are on the true path of history.

[@yamayama8472]

Thank you TRT for providing true journalism and not being afraid to stand up for the truth. Bless you all.

[@Lolitabgpunch1040]

Merci ❤❤❤

[@sapphireemerald6882]

Thank you, TRT team, for supporting Palestine cause. Praying for freedom of Palestine 🇵🇸 Never abandoning, and never quit helping our brothers and sisters.

[@shivjain]

Awesome!!

[@mohammedkassim6053]

Thank you humanity ♥️🖤🤍💚

[@sofiakhan4580]

Thanks to all 4 countries 🌹🇵🇸

[@Lynn-i2w]

Bravo to these four countries with caring human beings. You give me hope in these dark times.🇺🇸

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

Thankyou Norway and all other courageous nations showing solidarity and humanity..and to dr.Gilbert of course❣️ Palestina Libera 🇵🇸🕊️🇮🇹

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

👍💚☘️

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

@MartinaNugent-yt8ig My Dear Irish twin soul❣️They deleted my reply so I'll post it again...Thankyou IRELAND 💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️😘😘😘

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

@mariaiannuccillo4699 Hi girl 💚my comments just happen to disappear too! Its like that one sock that gets eaten up by the washing machine😉Hope everything is ok with you!!Every day this gets more and more heartbreaking but people must never give up!! Love to you and yours!!💚💚💚💚💚🇮🇹🇵🇸🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@mariaiannuccillo4699]

@@MartinaNugent-yt8ig Everything's ok thanks🤗...we're sure living the darkest era I could remember 😥 but protest's going stronger although they're hiding this fact..this might be decisive..Let's continue to fight and hope 🙏 Stay safe dear ❤️

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

@@mariaiannuccillo4699 Yeah lets keep pushing forward there are many of us!! Take care girl!!💚💚

[@sz4653]

Thankyou very much NORWAY 🇳🇴❤..... To COME TOGETHER n CREATE TOGETHERNESS...for PALESTINE 🇵🇸❤

[@jawedmanowar657]

Great video Norway, when in todays majority turns an blind eye an small country has stood up for the Rights of the oppressed Thanks Norway people and the state , history shall Judge u r courage to stand up against Genocide and Hate

[@johnlee6992]

Thank you, Island, Spain, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa and the rest of the world

[@VetMedRX_Insights]

Thanks for standing with humanity

[@T.Alpha3080]

Reapect and love for Norway!

[@doobydooooo]

thank you ireland, norway, spain and sovenia. x

[@MrHasse74]

As a Swedish, i have always recognised Palestine. Very different with our government. Tnx Norway

[@arkitektlt]

My heart and Soul Joins too Your Solidarity!

[@michaelbartlett6864]

The people of Norway ROCK!

[@claudemagnan4043]

Palestine for the Palestinians❤🇵🇸🗝️

[@65591]

France, we're so close to those supportive nations, especially Spain, how is it that we've not realized yet who's on the right side of history? Macron has shown us the true meaning of colonialism when insulting African leaders, and Trump's Reich is far from any better. Palestine needs and deserves support. We can do it again, we can fight occupation again, to join those countries and contribute to stopping Palestinians' suffering. The french for Palestine. Vive la Résistance! 🇫🇷❤️🇵🇸

[@deliagrimaux]

Muchas veces los pueblos superan a sus gobernantes. Free Palestine.

[@sharilandry4731]

Very impressive. Very brave considering the possibility of unleashing of the wrath of the US. I've been so disappointed in my Canadian Government's support of Israel. I feel it was more of their role of submissive obedience to the United States. Millions of us were not burying our heads in the sand across every country in this world, we were aware and sickened and wrote e-mails to our MPs and Embassies. But, I suspected that economic fear was the great motivator to keep the Allies in line. How disappointing it is to know that we let down the Palestinians while, I believe the funds of Israel lobbies may have been lining the pockets of our government officials to keep our corrupt senior politicians quiet. This is my main reason for why it's time for Trudeau to exit the arena.

[@shuaibshariff2797]

Hi from another Canadian. I agree with you but would note that Poillievre is actually far worse than Trudeau on this issue.

[@sharilandry4731]

@@shuaibshariff2797 I totally agree with you. I would never vote for Pierre!

[@tinkerbell1120]

Do we actually think Mark Carney will go against the Canadian zionists? I don't think so, sadly.

[@chami-w1p]

Peace for Palestine 🇵🇸 🙏💕

[@Roger-go6jc]

My land Australia will become one of many on this list. This is my mission, to bring honest, true equality and change to this world. There are many of us to make this happen.

[@AAA-k8b9b]

Australia will NEVER join this list- nor the UK. They are totally controlled by the rabid zionist lobby

[@MusehanaH]

Thank you Norway - from South Africa We, the people of this country who remember what it was like, will not forget your support during our time of struggle. Today, we, the people of South Africa who remember what it was, salute you for remaining true to your spirit of humanity! 🇳🇴 🇵🇸 🇿🇦

[@la_ina]

God bless you best people of Ireland, Norway, Spain & Slovenia ❤

[@opportunityforall8014]

Brave countries

[@alexmiller7721]

Not brave. Just moral.

[@nghaider]

Above all, Brave People, otherwise their Governments would buckle under the shenanigans and pressure from the ZioNazi Axis of Wickedness.

[@AlphaWarsaw]

Norway and Slovenia knew what occupation was during WW2. Ireland suffered a lot during WW1 frim British rule Spain went through a lot of civil wars so they recognized Palestine because of this.

[@glennbarrow8325]

We love you all ❤ We stand and fight for humanity. Free Palestine 🥹

[@mylife2022]

Love you my Norwegian friends, from your Yemeni friend 🇾🇪❤️🇱🇷🇳🇴

[@sabrwrv6809]

Thank you Norway for being on the right side of history🤲🏼🇵🇸✨💐

[@aylaa4774]

It’s sad that its 2025 and its only a few countries that stood up, when every single last country in the world have a duty to stand up against human right abuses.

[@KisahSeribuSatuMalam]

Thank you, Ireland, Spain, Norway and Slovenia. You are humanity's last hope

[@suyatnoyatno6094]

Norwegian people on the right side thank you for your support Palestine, from Indonesia

[@maryewell7621]

Thank you Norway, Ireland, Spain, and Slovenia.

[@chiocampo3124]

Thank you for this 1st part of a series showing Norway’s heartwarming solidarity for Palestine.. awaiting for the next❤

[@Frank-Talk]

Thank you Norway 🇳🇴. Down with Oppression and Apartheid!

[@ChristinaGunterberg]

My full respect, till Norway.❤

[@duncansmithbukenya1767]

Always stand for humanity regardless of the beliefs race or background. Respect to Norway

[@esmatraouf3622]

Very touching and inspiring indeed ♥️♥️♥️. Thank you Norway, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia for your courage, support and your humanity 🙏🙏 I wish we had a government in your neighbour country Sweden where I live that was as empathatic towards Palestinians as the governments in the countries mentioned above. Although Sweden has recognized Palestine many years ago, the current Swedish government is very pro Israel and very hostile to towards refugees and immigration. And this is very sad indeed 😤 We Salute and thank the people and governments of Norway, Spain, Irland and Slovenia from the bottom of our hearts 🙏🙏 We wish them all success and prosperity and we love ałl very much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ingeborg3333]

THANK YOU NORWAY you're an honorable people!

[@Carrie-so3ro]

I am GLAD that Norway is recognising Palestine (something ALL countries should do ESPECIALLY with Donald Trump's current aspirations!) What I would like to know is - what is that solidarity concert doing with the money it raised. Are they JUST using the Palestine name to make money? OR are they going to be DONATING IT to Palestine/Palestinians?!

[@P4neK4ke]

Hi, Im from Norway. I have had a look and the money went to Doctors Without Borders. That guy they interview, he who is sitting there looking like a doctor...well, he is a doctor, and a quite famous one here in Norway. If Mads Gilbert is in on this I would be very, very surprised if there were some shenanigans, that guy is a national treasure and he has spoken up about the plight of the Palestinians for years (I actually heard one of his talks during the Gazan Holocaust last year).

[@TibuMay]

Norway is on the right side of history. Salaam Norway 🇳🇴

[@Ireile]

All of you doing great work for support Palestine. Thank you! 🤍

[@Awe1202life]

Thank God for Dr. Mads Gilbert and the generous spirit of Norwegian musical ensemble angelic rhythm of love,peace, and justice reverberating throughout the nations to collaboratively call for justice and freedom for Palestinians Thank God for Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, and many nations that restore humanity collective moral responsibility to right what's wrong. Good over evil always triumph.

[@nigelnazeemjohannes85]

Thank you so much all you beautiful people for your support 🇿🇦

[@mohdmukeem6497]

Thanks Norway

[@Mahrud-f2q]

I am ashamed that Britain gave Palestine away and still fails to stand up and support Palestine 🇵🇸 🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

[@AH-xs3hg]

Kind of misleading to call it a global shift when Brazil has recognized Palestine for 15 years, Russia and China since 1988, and most of the world except Europe has been recognizing Palestine for awhile now.

[@illalima6670]

My country (Iceland) has recognized Palestine since 2011. It's seems to me that over half of Europe does so as well and some have for quite some time. Our big boys still don't, however (Britain, France, Germany, Italy).

[@yamayama8472]

@@illalima6670 Most of Britain already does, just need our leadership to wake up and listen to the people

[@illalima6670]

@@yamayama8472 Yes, I think so as well.

[@jhegre]

True, and there is still a lot of Zionist appologists in Norway, from the far right and christian parties (FRP, KRF etc)

[@deliagrimaux]

​@@yamayama8472Muchas veces los pueblos superan a sus gobernantes. Free Palestine.

[@MoonMoon-pe4dy]

Thx Doc Mads Gilbert, thx you all, thx Norways 🇳🇴.

[@celticali1]

God bless people of Palestine and thanks to all countries who stand with humanity💪🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️

[@MakeLoveNotWar865]

Thank you to the people of Norway for standing with humanity and justice. 🇵🇸 ❤ 🇳🇴

[@kiwicatnip]

Thank you to the people that are doing this honorable work and speaking out. 🤍 🇨🇮🇳🇴🇪🇸🇸🇮 Thank you to the governments supporting their people to speak out instead of silencing their people. 🩷🩷🩷

[@Usernet1]

Thank you Norway 🇳🇴

[@jesuispalestinien9108]

I am Pakistani and, I stand with Palestine. 🇵🇰❤🇵🇸

[@BeepBeep-u2k]

Pakiztan is Ready to absorb palezztinians refugeeee. Trump will take note of that.😂

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank You🤲🏻🤲🏻🙏🌿❤

[@LizzieStuff]

Thank you to the people of Norway that support Palestine as a state and peace for the Palestinian people. May Allah bless you. Please make your voice loud so the world can hear you.

[@superpop1917]

Norway, Ireland, Spain, Eslovenia, blessed be. Portugal, my country, is missing, but i know why.... Palestine always in my heart and prays!

[@Lenciar]

As a Palestinian 🇵🇸 Thank you ❤

[@misfita425]

Thank you, Norway! Free Palestine!❤

[@irfanrahman655]

All the love for brave Palestinian ❤

[@elephantintheroom5678]

I love you, Norwegians! I love you, Palestinians! Love from Australia ❤

[@abkb_2020]

thankd norway or any countries or Peoples' who stand with justice and against occupation...

[@moonshine9902]

The legacy of Palestine will live on forever. The bravery, resilience, integrity and not accepting limitations of their freedom have shown the world that they are special people. The 4 European countries who are on the of the Palestinians, are emblems of humanity and decency.

[@FR33_PALESTIN33]

Never Stop Talking About Palestine ୧⍤⃝🇵🇸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣤ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⡏ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣿⣿⣿⣿⡀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⣿⣿⣿⣿⠃ ⠀⠀⠀⢰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠀ ⠀⠀⣰⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀ ⣠⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠀⠀ ⠹⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣧⠀⠀ ⠀⢻⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡏⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⣿⣿⣿⣿⡟⠁⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⢸⣿⣿⣿⡇⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⢿⣿⣿⠇⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉

[@mariela7521]

Thanks so much ❤

[@omarte7774]

🕊

[@trihastuti8619]

Thank you Norway for choosing the right side, the human the justice the true side of history... God bless the people of Norway❤

[@ummamakeen]

Inspiring. Thank you for this. I will look forward to the others in the series.

[@TemujinKaan]

Big respect to Ireland, Spain, Norway and Slovenia ❤You will not be forgotten for standing on the right side of history!

[@hinakhanmaazjan8073]

Respect for Norway ❤

[@karelt5413]

A big big BIG thank you to the Norwegian people. We hope the rest of Europe will follow. There is hope in humanity. ❤❤❤🆓🇵🇸

[@jplater9191]

Thank you Ireland , Norway, Spain and Slovenia. Shame on my countries government for remaining silent, the Netherlands.

[@Candyfloss119]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸 solidarity from Ireland 🇮🇪💚🇵🇸✌️

[@tttt-d5l4x]

Thank u Norway ❤

[@AlexanderSomm]

I am Swiss. Shame on Switzerland, shame shame shame.

[@MDSAIDILHASSAN]

Thank you of these all countries who all are recognising and supporting for Palestine ❤

[@rebeccamendible6833]

FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@kamrudinelias3922]

Stay blessed always dear for recognition of Palestinian state❤

[@user7977.]

these countries where humans live ❤Thank you, humans. rest world humanoid live. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@kandystorressantiago8865]

Emotional 😭

[@P4neK4ke]

When Barth Eide announced the recognition of Palestine last year it was one of the very few moments when I was proud of the actions of my country...as an anarchist I assure you that is saying quite alot. Just one comment on this: Norway has actually recognized Palestine since way in the beginning, only not officially. It has not done so because Norway has waited for the state to be made, and for the borders to be set between the two parties. So; in truth the idea of Palestine being a state of its own has never been in question in Norwegian politics, only, we have been waiting (naively of course) for Israel to abide by the Oslo Accords.

[@wanderingquestions7501]

Oh yeah. How much trade did Norway cut off from Israel?