The defense attorney for the two Israelis jailed here in connection with the slaying of a Moroccan citizen, appealed yesterday to the Norwegian Supreme Court to obtain their release. The lawyer, Annaeus Schajoedt, has asked the court to set them free promising that they will not leave the country without proper authorization. The two Israelis,… More ▸
An 18-year-old Israeli pacifist has asked for political asylum in Norway, official circles announced here today. The youth, Yuval Ronen, arrived here on a tourist visa from Sweden. He faces a two-year jail sentence in Israel for refusing to serve in the armed forces. Israeli law does not allow for conscientious objection. Ronen’s application has… More ▸
The Norwegian Cabinet will meet Friday and there were conflicting reports on whether it would again review the status in Norway of Yigal Eyal, an Israeli Embassy official. Two of the six suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Mohammed Boushicki, both Israelis, were seized in Eyal’s home. The Cabinet, at a special session… More ▸
The Cabinet heard reports today from Premier Golda Meir and Foreign Ministry Director General Avraham Kidron on the latest Norway developments. Cabinet Secretary Michael Arnon told newsmen the Premier and Kidron had given information as basically already reported in the press. “I have said all I can,” he added, implying that there was more that… More ▸
The Norwegian Cabinet, meeting in special session in Oslo Friday to examine the “Boushicki Affair”, decided against the expulsion of Israeli Embassy official Yigal Eyal from Norway. At the close of the meeting, Norwegian Foreign Minister Dagfin Vaarvik declared that Norway had no “formal proof” of the complicity of Israeli officials, although he said “some… More ▸
The Norwegian government will convene a special session tomorrow morning in Oslo to examine its overall relations with Israel as a result of the “Boushicki affair.” The government is due to hear reports from the ministers of the interior, justice and foreign affairs. Diplomatic observers believe the government will be asked to formally approve the… More ▸
Norwegian Foreign Ministry sources in Oslo indicated today that Norway was determined, “whatever the political consequences may be.’ to solve the murder of a Moroccan citizen for which they are holding two Israelis as suspects Ahmed Boushicki was shot July 21 in the Norwegian resort town of Lillehammer The Foreign Ministry circles also indicated that… More ▸
Norwegian authorities today refused a request by Israel to release the two Israelis arrested in connection with the murder July 21 of 30-year-old Moroccan Ahmed Boushicki. The two were arrested last Thurs day in the apartment of Israeli. Embassy security officer, Yigal Eval. Authorities here have also refused Israeli officials permission to see the two… More ▸
Norway’s tiny Jewish community has been without its own rabbi for several years. Dr. Bent Melchior, Chief Rabbi of Denmark, launched an appeal here today for the appointment of a rabbi for Norway. He warned that unless a rabbi is appointed, Norway’s Jewish community faces “total assimilation.” Dr. Melchior has voluntarily officiated at services in… More ▸
Although the majority among some 50 Israelis who established themselves here are married to non-Jewish women, the local Jewish community is not troubled by mixed marriages. This view was expressed here by the president of Norway’s Jewish community. Harry Koritzinsky, in an interview with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. This, however, might be due to the… More ▸
