http://www.norway.org.ps/70695953-13d7-4acb-b034-a8c65df09b5fhttp://www.norway.org.ps/News_and_events/Press_Release/Direct-peace-talks-between-Israel-and-the-Palestinians/«I welcome the news that the US has invited Israel and the Palestinians to resume direct talks,» said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. «Norway urges the parties to respond positively to the US invitation, and to seize this opportunity to make progress in the negotiations. This will put the peace process back on track.» Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:07:21 GMT46c8b046-db00-43f2-b75c-87e1c0a696e6http://www.norway.org.ps/News_and_events/Press_Release/Norway-voted-in-favour-of-UN-resolution-on-an-international-investigation-of-Israels-boarding-/The UN Human Rights Council decided today to establish an independent fact-finding mission to investigate the Israeli boarding of a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The operation was carried out in international waters during the early hours on Monday this week and led to loss of life. On Monday a UN Security Council presidential statement was issued calling for the incident to be investigated as soon as possible.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:09:30 GMTebcd308e-f978-4bde-92ce-a1701c39faa1http://www.norway.org.ps/News_and_events/Norway-supports-the-Security-Councils-demand-for-a-transparent-impartial-investigation-of-the-Israeli-operation-against-the-Gaza-convoy/In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt, impartial and credible investigation of the incident. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:48:53 GMT72393873-aa01-4d63-8f84-e08a260b579dhttp://www.norway.org.ps/News_and_events/Press_Release/Norway-calls-for-an-international-investigation-of-Israels-boarding-of-the-convoy-carrying-humanitarian-supplies-to-Gaza/“Norway is shocked that Israeli naval forces have shot and killed civilians while boarding a convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza. I condemn this use of military force against civilians,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:47:58 GMTaa1ccb64-03f7-49c5-9445-8f1b032be497http://www.norway.org.ps/News_and_events/Press_Release/Budget-support/Norway has transferred NOK 240 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA), in accordance with its pledge made at the Paris Conference in December 2007. The funds have been provided to support implementation of the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan (PRDP). The support will enable the PA to maintain the services available to the Palestinian population in the areas of education, health and safety. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:45:58 GMT