UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Ceases Operations Following Israeli Sanctions Threat
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
The British consulate in East Jerusalem has ended its operations, announced Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Thursday. This closure follows Israel's threat last month to shut the consulate. The move is reportedly a response to British sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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- The British consulate in East Jerusalem has ceased operations.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the closure on Thursday.
- Israel had threatened to close the consulate last month.
- The closure is reportedly a response to British sanctions on West Bank settlements.
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