Forum: Economic and Social Council 3rd Commission

Delegation: Norway

Delegate: Botan Alessia

Issue: Ensuring the protection of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem

In 1949, Norway was one of the first countries to formally recognize the State of Israel and contribute to the majority vote necessary in the Security Council for admitting Israel as a full member of the UN. Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1950. Israel has an embassy in Oslo, which serves Norway and Icelan...