(RT-Russia) The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) voted on Friday 193-117 in favor of an economic, cultural, and academic boycott of Israel. Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende criticized the vote, saying the government "strongly opposes" the move. LO leader Hans-Christian Gabrielsen also opposed the measure. Israeli Ambassador to Norway Raphael Schutz said, "By adopting these positions LO placed itself shoulder to shoulder with the worst enemies of Israel."
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