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Friends of Israel in the Parliament of Norway is a pro-Israel
caucus
group consisting of members of the Parliament of Norway.
In the 2005 the group had 28 members from three political parties; 16 from the Progress Party
(FrP), 10 from the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) and 2 from the Conservative Party (H). One member, KrF's Jon Lilletun
, died during the term. In comparison, the number of seats in parliament for each party was 38 from the Progress Party, 11 from the Christian Democratic Party and 23 from the Conservative Party. The group was chaired by Ingebrigt S. Sørfonn
of the Christian Democratic Party.
In late 2007, an initiative was taken to form a similar parliamentary group, Friends of Palestine in the Parliament of Norway
, in support of Palestinians.
, the groups supporting Israel and Palestine reconvened. Torbjørn Røe Isaksen
joined both groups. In late November 2009 the group had 26 members; 13 from the Progress Party
(FrP), 10 from the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) and 3 from the Conservative Party (H). In comparison, the number of seats in parliament for each party was 41 from the Progress Party, 10 from the Christian Democratic Party and 30 from the Conservative Party. The members elected Hans Olav Syversen
as leader from 2009 to 2011, and Jørund Henning Rytman
as leader from 2011 to 2013.
The current members are:
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
caucus
Caucus
A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement, especially in the United States and Canada. As the use of the term has been expanded the exact definition has come to vary among political cultures.-Origin of the term:...
group consisting of members of the Parliament of Norway.
History
In 1974 the group constituted a majority in the Parliament of Norway for the first time, with 86 members among the 150 parliamentary representatives. All political parties except for the Socialist Electoral League were represented. In 1981 the group had 100 members, but this number declined following the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982.In the 2005 the group had 28 members from three political parties; 16 from the Progress Party
Progress Party (Norway)
The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist...
(FrP), 10 from the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) and 2 from the Conservative Party (H). One member, KrF's Jon Lilletun
Jon Lilletun
Jon Lilletun was a Norwegian politician active in the Christian Democratic Party.-Background:Lilletun was born in Western Vossestrand, now a part of the municipality of Voss. His father owned a farm and also worked as a mailman...
, died during the term. In comparison, the number of seats in parliament for each party was 38 from the Progress Party, 11 from the Christian Democratic Party and 23 from the Conservative Party. The group was chaired by Ingebrigt S. Sørfonn
Ingebrigt S. Sørfonn
Ingebrigt S. Sørfonn is a Norwegian politician representing the Christian People's Party. He is currently a representative of Hordaland in the Storting and was first elected in 1997...
of the Christian Democratic Party.
In late 2007, an initiative was taken to form a similar parliamentary group, Friends of Palestine in the Parliament of Norway
Friends of Palestine in the Parliament of Norway
Friends of Palestine in the Parliament of Norway is a pro-Palestine caucus group consisting of members of the Parliament of Norway ....
, in support of Palestinians.
Present (2009-)
After the 2009 electionNorwegian parliamentary election, 2009
The 2009 parliamentary election was held in Norway on 14 September 2009. Elections in Norway are held on a Monday in September, usually the second or third Monday, as determined by the king. Early voting was possible between 10 August and 11 September 2009, while some municipalities held open...
, the groups supporting Israel and Palestine reconvened. Torbjørn Røe Isaksen
Torbjørn Røe Isaksen
Torbjørn Røe Isaksen is a Norwegian politician and MP for the Conservative Party.He was the leader of the Young Conservatives , the youth wing of the Conservative Party, from 2004 to 2008. He is also the political editor in the gazette Minerva. Isaksen has a Master's degree in political science...
joined both groups. In late November 2009 the group had 26 members; 13 from the Progress Party
Progress Party (Norway)
The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist...
(FrP), 10 from the Christian Democratic Party (KrF) and 3 from the Conservative Party (H). In comparison, the number of seats in parliament for each party was 41 from the Progress Party, 10 from the Christian Democratic Party and 30 from the Conservative Party. The members elected Hans Olav Syversen
Hans Olav Syversen
Hans Olav Syversen is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oslo in 2005...
as leader from 2009 to 2011, and Jørund Henning Rytman
Jørund Henning Rytman
Jørund Henning Rytman is a Norwegian Progress Party politician representing Buskerud in the Storting. He was first elected in 2005.-External links:...
as leader from 2011 to 2013.
The current members are:
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Ulf Leirstein Ulf Isak Leirstein is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 2005. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 2001–2005.Leirstein held various positions in Moss municipality council from... (FrP) Siri A. Meling Siri A. Meling is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 2001, but was not re-elected in 2005... (H) Peter N. Myhre Peter Nicolai Myhre is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.-Early life and career:Myhre is the son of tobacco merchant Gunnar Peter Myhre and Gunhold Nordlid. He married Marie Françoise Millou in 1985. He graduated from upper secondary school in 1973, attended military academy in 1974,... (FrP) Kjell Ingolf Ropstad Kjell Ingolf Ropstad is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He is the current leader of the Youth of the Christian People's Party, the youth wing of the Christian Democratic Party, having assumed the position in June 2007... (KrF) Jørund Henning Rytman Jørund Henning Rytman is a Norwegian Progress Party politician representing Buskerud in the Storting. He was first elected in 2005.-External links:... (FrP) Ketil Solvik-Olsen Ketil Solvik-Olsen is a Norwegian politician and Member of Parliament for the Progress Party, where he currently holds the position as Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Issues.-Early and personal life:... (FrP) Arne Sortevik Arne Sortevik is a Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party. He is currently a representative of Hordaland in the Storting and was first elected in 2001.- Parliamentary Committee duties :... (FrP) Ingjerd Schou Ingjerd Schou, née Schie is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.Born in Sarpsborg, Schou was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 2001. From 2001, when the second cabinet Bondevik held office, Schou was Minister of Social Affairs. She was replaced in a 2004 cabinet... (H) Kenneth Svendsen Kenneth Svendsen is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1997, and has been re-elected on two occasions.... (FrP) Hans Olav Syversen Hans Olav Syversen is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oslo in 2005... (KrF) Bente Thorsen Bente Thorsen is a Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party. She has been a member of the Storting since following the 2009 parliamentary election as Rogaland's 12th representative... (FrP) Christian Tybring-Gjedde Christian Tybring-Gjedde is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party. He is currently a Member of Parliament and leader of the Progress Party's Oslo county chapter.-Personal life:... (FrP) Øyvind Vaksdal Øyvind Vaksdal is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1997, and has been re-elected on two occasions... (FrP) |