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.