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Israel orders closure of British consulate in East Jerusalem

The week ending October 8, 2026 · #20 story of that period · 23 articles from 13 sources · viewed 1 time

Israel orders closure of British consulate in East Jerusalem

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Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, giving a 30-day deadline. After last-minute negotiations, Britain downgraded the nearly 200-year-old facility to a 'UK Mission' to keep it operational for serving Palestinians.

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