West Bank & Jerusalem
Britain threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate closure
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Britain threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London if the Israeli government proceeds with closing the British consulate general in East Jerusalem, Shehab Wire reported. The closure is set to take effect next Thursday, marking an escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The British consulate in East Jerusalem has served as a key diplomatic mission in the Palestinian territories. The threatened expulsion represents a significant response from London to what it views as an infringement on its diplomatic operations in the region.
