West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel orders closure of British Consulate in East Jerusalem
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Israel has ordered the closure of the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and withdrawn the accreditation of its diplomats, IMEMC News reported. The move follows British measures targeting trade and commercial activity linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
The British government had implemented restrictions on goods produced in settlements, drawing sharp criticism from Israeli officials. Israel's decision to expel the consulate staff and shut the diplomatic mission represents a direct retaliation for the trade measures. The closure removes one of the few Western diplomatic presences in East Jerusalem and underscores the deepening rift between London and Tel Aviv over settlement policy and commercial ties to occupied Palestinian land.
