Israel to Close British Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Sanctions
In response to sanctions imposed by 11 countries that will ban imports from Israeli settlements, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, Gilad Erdan, announced that Israel will close its British Consulate in East Jerusalem. The decision comes amid escalating tensions and international pressure regarding Israeli settlement policy.
The sanctions, which target products originating from settlements in the West Bank, were announced by the European Union and several other nations. Erdan stated that this move by the international community is unacceptable and constitutes a hostile act against Israel.
He further elaborated that the closure of the British Consulate is a reciprocal measure, signaling Israel's strong disapproval of the sanctions. The consulate's closure is expected to take effect within the coming weeks, though specific details regarding the timeline and process have not yet been released. This action is likely to further strain diplomatic relations between Israel and the involved countries.
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