UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Closes Amid Diplomatic Crisis
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem due to a diplomatic crisis and sanctions on settlements. Twenty diplomats will leave Israel, but seven will remain as a task force. Sa'ar expressed belief in dialogue, noting a lack of it with the Labour government but also the achievement of understandings beneficial to Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The British Consulate in East Jerusalem is closing its operations.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the closure on Sunday.
- The closure is linked to a diplomatic crisis and sanctions on settlements.
- Twenty British diplomats will leave Israel, with seven remaining as a task force.
- Sa'ar stated that understandings serving Israeli interests have been reached.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced on Sunday that the British Consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing its operations. This closure comes amid a severe diplomatic crisis between the two countries and following sanctions imposed on Israeli settlements. Sa'ar stated that 20 diplomats will depart Israel, including the Consul General. However, a "task force" of seven diplomats will remain at the same location.
"We believe in dialogue and will continue to believe in dialogue," Sa'ar said. He added that in recent years, there has not been a genuine dialogue with the Labour government. Nevertheless, understandings have been reached that serve Israeli interests, and consequently, no further measures will be taken against Israel.
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