The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) National Committee (BNC), the largest coalition leading the global BDS movement for freedom, justice and equality, warmly welcomed the decision by Norway’s capital, Oslo, not to trade in goods and services from illegal Israeli settlements.American Pro-Israel Group Sues Mayor of Barcelona for Severing Ties with IsraelOslo city council announced that it will not trade in goods and services produced in areas that are illegally occupied in violation of international law. Its procurement policy will exclude companies that directly or indirectly contribute to Israels illegal settlement enterprise – a war crime under international law.Following the Barcelona mayors suspension of ties with apartheid Israel, this Oslo city council decision rejects complicity and promotes human rights. We call on cities worldwide to sever ties with apartheid Israel to support the Palestinian quest for freedom, justice, and equality, BNC said in a tweet.Laura Prez, Barcelona Deputy Mayor: ‘We are at the Forefront of Palestinian Solidarity’It saluted what it described as the tireless work of Norwegian grassroots groups, trade unions and parties that have made it possible.(WAFA)The post BDS Welcomes Norway’s Decision on Illegal Israeli Settlements appeared first on Palestine Chronicle.