West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel orders British consulate in Jerusalem to close
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Israeli occupation authorities have instructed the British consulate in East Jerusalem to cease operations within 30 days, Shehab Wire reported. The directive marks the latest move by Israeli authorities against Britain's diplomatic footprint in the occupied city, where the consulate has long served as a key mission representing London's interests in Palestinian territories.
The closure order comes as tensions between Israel and Western nations over Palestinian governance and rights continue to simmer. Reuters first reported the development, though Israeli officials have not publicly detailed their rationale for the closure requirement. The British Foreign Office has not yet issued a formal response to the 30-day deadline set by occupation authorities.
