Big union confederation says:Boycott Israel until "the occupation of the Palestinian Territories is lifted."

"Norwegian trade union calls to renew Israel boycott"

Published in "Ha'aretz"
May 16, 2009

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http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1085865.html



Norway's largest labor union called on Saturday to boycott Israel until "the occupation of the Palestinian Territories is lifted."

The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, whose members constitute more than a third of the country's employees, said in a statement that "both Israel and the Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security, and as long as this is not achieved, the Israeli government is to be held accountable."

The organization urged Israel to put an end to the "illegal occupation," respect the 1967 borders, halt the expansion of the settlements and remove the security barrier.

"The UN should play a proactive role to this end, and if these efforts fail, the Norwegian government should pioneer an international campaign against the occupation," the statement further read.


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