The government of Norway has advised Norwegian companies against doing any business and trade dealings with illegal Israeli settlements, warning of repercussions for violating international law, Al Jazeera reports.

“Norway has long maintained that Israel’s settlement policy in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is in violation of international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights, and undermines the prospects of achieving a future Palestinian state and a peaceful resolution of the conflict,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Eide added that this recommendation made it clear that Norwegian companies should be alert to the fact that engaging in any economic or financial activity in the Israeli settlements could put them at risk of contributing to violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.