Anti-Israel protesters shout “child killers” at Oslo Independence Day celebration

The recent Israeli Independence Day celebration in Oslo, Norway, was marred by a disturbing display of antisemitism. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, armed with megaphones and banners, aggressively targeted the event, shouting hateful slogans such as “child killers” and “intifada revolution.” This brazen harassment, occurring outside the Norwegian parliament, not only disrupted a commemoration but also created a hostile environment for attendees, including Iranian dissidents who were also targeted.

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What is particularly alarming is the apparent lack of intervention from Norwegian authorities. Videos from the scene show police making no move to stop the protesters, allowing the noise to drown out speeches and create an atmosphere of intimidation. This inaction is deeply concerning, especially given the explicit calls for violence and the targeting of Jewish individuals. Israel's charge d'affaires in Norway rightly condemned the incident as “shameless and terrifying Jew-hatred” and called for immediate action to protect the country's Jewish minority.

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Norwegian MP Joel Ystebø has rightly raised this issue with the Justice Minister, questioning the police's handling of hate speech and threats in the public sphere. While Norway upholds freedom of expression, there are clear legal limits to speech that incites violence or harassment. The events of Sunday suggest a worrying gap between these legal principles and their enforcement, leaving the Jewish community vulnerable and exposed to blatant antisemitism.

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