The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions has reportedly voted in favor of a comprehensive boycott of Israel.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/29877256

By #PalestineChronicle Staff
May 9, 2025

"The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), the country’s largest labor federation, has voted in favor of a comprehensive boycott of #Israel, including a ban on trade and investment with #Israeli companies.

The decision was passed with an overwhelming 88 percent majority during LO’s national congress, held in the #Norwegian capital, Oslo, from May 8 to 9, the official #Palestinian news agency WAFA reported."

    • Airowird@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      2 hours ago

      I think it’s because the Israeli government blatantly said last week it’ll take permanent control of parts of Gaza and push all Gaza Palestinians southward.

      That hits all the points in the definition of genocide. (Intent, forcing a populous to move,…)

      In contrast with the last 18 months, there is no more doubt if it’s a campaign against Hamas/freeing the prisoners or actual genocide, they have now delivered proof.

        • Airowird@lemm.eeEnglish
          3·
          2 hours ago

          Oh, I agree, but knowing and proving are different ballparks, especially in an international court.

          The discussions I had on reddit in 2023 about it was proof of intent, which is needed for acts to be labelled genocide. An official press statement stating that intent is proof. The ICC case has basically just been made.

          It’s no longer about a suspected landgrab, and if it wasn’t for 18 months of Hasbara PR wearing us down, more countries would feel forced to act, as governments should now no longer be allowed to appeal to “benefit of doubt”.

          I just wanted to point that out that the press communication we all saw coming, is (in regards to calling them a genocidal state) not just a smoking gun, but a video of them pulling the trigger.

          • blakenong@lemmings.worldEnglish
            21·
            1 hour ago

            When the first Trump golf course goes in, we will know for sure!

            What’s really interesting is how Apple Maps doesn’t have updated satellite images of Gaza, yet google maps shows a ton of damage.

            It’s pretty nuts to see the before and after like that.