Israel Must Close British Consulate After UK Sanctions, Editorial Argues
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
An editorial argues Israel must close the British consulate in east Jerusalem as retaliation for British sanctions on trade with Jewish communities. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the closure and other measures, including entry bans on British citizens. The editorial criticizes British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's rhetoric and actions, stating Israel is entitled to respond to punitive measures. It urges Sa'ar to implement the closure despite British threats of diplomatic expulsion.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel must close the British consulate in east Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions, an editorial argues.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the consulate closure and other retaliatory measures on September 8.
- The measures were a response to British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's sanctions on trade with Jewish communities.
- The editorial criticizes Miliband for validating pro-Palestinian movements and repeating claims of ethnic cleansing.
- Israel should proceed with the closure despite British threats to expel an Israeli diplomat.
- The editorial states that punitive policies against Israel must have consequences.
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