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Why are the Norwegians so pro-Palestinian?

I know that most of the Europe is pro-Palestinian but I have observed that the Norwegians and to a lesser extent the Swedish and Finnish are much more pro-Palestinian than other European countries. Why is it so?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    No, I don't think it's only us, there are many countries that actively support the Palestinians.

    It is not fair to these countries n ot to give them credit too, but yes you are right, although we are not a super power in terms of money, we are a super power in terms of human understanding.

    We would do the same if someone would threaten the Jews for the wrong reasons.

    We are all human beings of the same planet, born equal and have the same rights in life.

    I hate when some group comes saying: we are better than you, so you must die.

    That's all.

    The Norwegians do not hate the Jews or be anti-semitic. They hate of what the Jews ARE DOING in PALESTINE.

    Simple and clear.

    bye bye

    Source(s): Jeg er fra norge
  • 5 years ago

    Zionist? or neo-nazi. I guess it depends on your source of info. According to BBC: The suspect is reported by local media to have had links with right-wing extremists. He has been named as Anders Behring Breivik. BBC says he describes himself as a conservative Christian.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    They have always had a strong commitment to social justice issues and the idea of an entire country being stolen and it's people cast out probably is not to them a pleasing spectacle.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I do not know the facts, and i dont know if Norway is more pro-Palestinian than other countries.

    but i do know that the Scandinavian countries tend to be Pro-palestinian, because well first of all, its mostly youngsters that their main source is TV and internet, which is clearly, specially in Europe, tends to be Pro-Palestinian, and show only what they want to show.

    These youngsters, are pro-peace, which is great, but they only see what they being shown, and supporting Palestinians because the Palestinians have no country and Israel does, so they think its some kind of Apartheid regim or some kind of a depressive country...

    they dont even bother, to read about the history of this place, check their facts, and face the truth, its easier to "eat what you are being fed" and the press only "feeds" them with one side of the story.

    Also, its all nice and easy to criticize other countries (that are being attacked with terrorists), when you sit in your neutral peaceful country, that has never been in this situation, thus never know how they themselves would react if being attacked.

    For "Beautiful Sunset" above me: I already read some of your answers in this section, its clear that you are just a "little girl crying peace", that has no clue what the real world is like, and easy on the hand with criticizing other countries, while you leave in peace in yours.

    No intention to offend you ofcourse, but i suggest you check your facts, and do a little research, read some history books, and try to get information from different sources about the situation here, before you go critizing.

    peace.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    its not about who supports whom

    its about humanity right now

    you see baby girls and boys die for what ?

    you see baby body parts all over the street like dolls for what?

    for israel to protects itself from babies?

    every regular rational humans know thats unacceptable and would support the palestinans

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Wiki is a poor source, I don't even look anymore.

    They have always taken an alternate point of view than the west. Nothing new there.

    Maybe they will offer them a home.

  • kismet
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Most Europeans are antiSemitic, and the Norwegians are no different; they have always hated Jews.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Followers of Hitler maybe.

    My neighbor is Norwegian, he's pro Israel.

  • 1 decade ago

    Because of their history of pacifism and social justice,they are understandably appalled to see a nation displaced and humiliated to appease jewish wealth and influence or for any other reason. They generally support the underdog.

  • 1 decade ago

    They have always been antifascist. They are understandably ill-disposed to zionism.

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