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Norway is closing its representation in the West Bank after Israel revoked the status of Norwegian diplomats responsible for the Palestinian territories, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz wrote on X on Sunday. Katz wrote after Oslo’s decision, “We will act against those who act against us.” The moves come after Norway, Spain and Ireland decided to recognise a Palestinian state in May. Israel said the eight Norwegian diplomats whose status was revoked were stationed at the Norwegian embassy in Israel but were responsible for contacts with the Palestinian Authority. “As a result of the Netany…

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