UK Reportedly Threatens Diplomatic Expulsion Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
The United Kingdom has reportedly threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This warning follows Israel's announcement to shutter the consulate in response to a UK boycott of West Bank settlement products. British Ambassador Simon Walters conveyed the threat, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar had set an October 8 deadline for the closure. Despite diplomatic efforts, including a visit by UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, an agreement to keep the consulate open appears unlikely.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- UK reportedly threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes Britain's Jerusalem consulate.
- Israel plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem by October 8.
- The dispute stems from a UK boycott of products from West Bank Jewish communities.
- British Ambassador Simon Walters conveyed the expulsion threat to Israeli officials.
- UK National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell recently visited Israel to mediate.
- Relations between the UK and Israel have sharply deteriorated in recent months.
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