West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel demands UK close East Jerusalem consulate as deadline looms
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel is pressing Britain to shut its consulate in East Jerusalem, with a deadline approaching, Al Jazeera English reported. Former British consul Vincent Fean characterized the demand as unlawful, saying Israel is overstepping its authority in ordering the closure of diplomatic premises.
The dispute centers on Israel's assertion of jurisdiction over the consulate, which Britain has long maintained as a separate diplomatic mission serving Palestinians in the occupied territory.
