Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has recently come under scrutiny for his past decisions regarding the investigation into documents associated with Rød-Larsen, a key figure in the Oslo peace process. Støre has stated he cannot recall the reasoning behind his previous claims in 2006 and 2012—that there were no significant gaps in the archives of the Foreign Ministry concerning the Oslo negotiations. These negotiations were integral in the historic peace efforts between Israel and the PLO, which took place in the early 1990s.

The Storting’s control committee is currently focusing on the Foreign Ministry and the connections of Norwegian officials to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who had been involved in numerous high-profile controversies. One of the critical areas of investigation includes understanding the gaps in the Ministry's records regarding the Oslo process and why Støre did not believe there were any. This inquiry raises significant questions about the transparency and accountability of the Norwegian government during a pivotal time in the region's history.

As this investigation unfolds, the implications for Norwegian foreign policy and historical narratives around the Oslo process may be substantial. The committee's findings could influence public perception of past governmental actions and raise further discussions about the need for comprehensive oversight and historical accountability in dealing with controversial figures like Epstein.