Oslo saw mass demonstrations on October 11 ahead of the World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel, as pro-Palestinian protesters called for Israel’s exclusion from international football over its actions in Gaza.<br /><br />Protesters gathered outside the Norwegian parliament before marching to Ullevaal Stadium, chanting, waving Palestinian flags, and carrying banners reading “Red Card Israel.”<br /><br />Security was tight, with police closing off parts of the stadium, reducing crowd capacity, and searching bags.<br /><br />Activists, including the leader of the Palestine Committee Norway, Line Khateeb, criticized FIFA and UEFA for allowing Israel to participate despite allegations of human rights violations.<br /><br />“We think Israel should be banned from FIFA… They have no room in international football,” Khateeb said.<br /><br />#NorwayIsrael #OsloProtests #PalestineProtests #WorldCupQualifier #FreePalestine #FIFABanIsrael #UEFA #GazaWar #FootballProtest #RedCardIsrael #NorwayVsIsrael #UllevaalStadium #OsloNews #SportsAndPolitics
