Jonas Andersen Sayed is the Christian People’s Party’s new representative on the Storting’s foreign affairs and defense committee.Photo: Alexander Z. Ibsen
Jonas Andersen Sayed Advocates for a Fresh Approach to Middle East Politics from Within the Storting
In the landscape of Norwegian politics, the Christian People’s Party (KrF) stands out for its commitment to maintaining a dialogue with Israel. This stance persists even amid the launch of the American-led peace initiative for Gaza. Jonas Andersen Sayed, speaking to Minerva following a recent encounter with Israel’s chargé d’affaires, Eytan Halon, and a group of KrF representatives, highlighted the stark reality: contact is essentially non-existent.
Halon, who has made himself available to government officials and the media, has found that interest from broader political circles has been lukewarm at best, with only the “Christian press” showing any notable engagement, according to Sayed.
In a text message to Minerva, Halon expressed his openness, stating, “The door of the Israeli embassy in Oslo is open to anyone interested in constructive dialogue, and we hope to receive inquiries from several political parties.”
Full package: digital annual subscription + magazine for NOK 1499
Order here
Become a support subscriber: Get digital access and the journal, and support Minerva with NOK 3,000
Order here
