The Norwegian Supreme Court has announced its decision to unanimously deny an appeal concerning an incident involving three Palestinian protesters who followed politician Sylvi Listhaug in downtown Oslo on March 13, 2024. The court's appeal panel found that there was insufficient reason for the case to be brought forward, bringing an end to legal proceedings against the protesters, who had previously expressed regret for their actions. Listhaug described the experience as one of the most challenging episodes of her political career, highlighting the intense emotions surrounding the event.

The incident, where the three women were reported to have heckled and shouted slogans at Listhaug while tailing her from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Norwegian Parliament building, raised significant legal and social questions about the boundaries of political protest and free speech in Norway. The protesters' defense attorney argued that prosecuting the women for their actions was an overreaction by the authorities, likening it to an attempt to use excessive force against a harmless act of voicing political dissent in a democratic context.

This ruling underscores the ongoing tensions in Norway related to Middle Eastern politics and the treatment of protests, particularly those demonstrating support for Palestinian rights. As the legal battles for the protesters conclude, the implications of their actions and the public's reaction to Listhaug as a prominent political figure continue to fuel discussions about both the nature of political expression and the responsibilities of public figures when faced with dissenting voices.