Israel Removes Signs From British Consulate in Jerusalem Ahead of Closure
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israel began removing signs from the British Consulate in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, preparing to close it following the UK's ban on settlement products. The closure is expected to lead to the expulsion of around 30 British diplomats and their families from Israel. The UK is reportedly considering expelling Israeli diplomats in return.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel is closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem in response to the UK's ban on settlement products.
- Workers began removing signs from the consulate building on Tuesday.
- The closure is expected to lead to the expulsion of approximately 30 British diplomats and their families.
- The UK is considering expelling Israeli diplomats from London in response.
- The move follows London's decision to ban products imported from Israeli settlements.
Workers began removing signs and plaques from the British Consulate building in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, in preparation for its closure. The move is in response to the UK's decision to ban products from Israeli settlements. Israeli authorities ordered the consulate's closure, which is being carried out today. The Israeli action is expected to result in the expulsion of approximately 30 British diplomats and their families from Israel. In response, the United Kingdom is considering expelling diplomats from the Israeli Embassy in London, adhering to the principle of reciprocity.
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