British Diplomats Depart Jerusalem Consulate After Israeli Retaliation
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
The British Consulate in Jerusalem closed on Thursday, and 20 British diplomats must leave Israel as a retaliatory measure. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated this is a response to UK sanctions on settlements and other actions against Israel. Britain can maintain a smaller diplomatic team at the site without consulate status.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Twenty British diplomats, including the Consul General, are leaving Israel as the Jerusalem consulate closes.
- The closure is Israel's response to UK sanctions on settlements and other measures against the country.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that countries acting against Israel will face consequences.
- Britain can continue operating a reduced team of seven diplomats at the Jerusalem location.
- The move signifies the end of an era of Israeli restraint in security and diplomatic matters.
The British Consulate in Jerusalem officially ceased operations on Thursday, with 20 British diplomats, including the Consul General, required to leave Israel. This action is a direct response by Israel to sanctions imposed by the UK government on settlements in Judea and Samaria, as well as other measures against Israel. Footage shows the British diplomats leaving the consulate building after its closure and the removal of its sign.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that the consulate's closure is part of a series of retaliatory steps taken by Israel. He emphasized that any country acting against Israel will face consequences, asserting that the era of Israeli restraint, both militarily and diplomatically, has ended. "Every country that acts against Israel must know that there will be a price," Sa'ar declared.
Under an agreement reached between the two nations, Britain will be permitted to maintain a reduced team of seven diplomats at the Jerusalem site, though it will no longer hold the status of a consulate.
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