Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 8, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel shut down the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country. The UK government stated it would retain its presence in East Jerusalem despite the closure. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and the UK.

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