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Norway Elevates Terror Alert Amid Middle East Conflict

Increased threats to Jewish and Israeli targets prompt Norway to heighten security measures.

  • Norway has raised its terrorism threat level to the second-highest due to escalating risks from the Middle East conflict.
  • The decision follows incidents in Denmark and Sweden involving attacks near Israeli diplomatic missions.
  • Norwegian police, typically unarmed, will now carry firearms nationwide as a precaution.
  • The PST security service elevated the threat level from moderate to high, indicating increased likelihood of attacks.
  • Authorities emphasize the primary threat is against Jewish and Israeli entities in Norway.
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