Israel Closes British Consulate in Jerusalem Over Sanctions
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel has closed the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, reducing its operations to a skeleton staff of seven diplomats. This is Israel's final retaliatory measure against UK sanctions, particularly those targeting settlements in Judea and Samaria. The consulate will not resume full operations unless the UK lifts its sanctions. The decision was directed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
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- Israel has completed the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem.
- The move is a response to UK sanctions against Israel, particularly on settlements.
- A skeleton staff of seven diplomats will continue to operate from the building.
- Full operations will only resume if the UK lifts its sanctions.
- The decision was made by the Foreign Ministry under Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Israel has completed the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, a move that significantly reduces the British diplomatic presence in the city. The decision was made by the Foreign Ministry under the direction of Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
This action is the final step in a series of four retaliatory measures announced by Israel on September 8. These measures were a direct response to sanctions imposed by the UK's Labour government against Israel, particularly concerning settlements in Judea and Samaria.
Following understandings reached between Jerusalem and London, Israel has permitted the UK to continue operating a reduced task force of only seven diplomats within the consulate building, which is owned by the British government. This significantly scaled-down team will operate on a very limited scope, and the building will no longer function as a consulate, effectively curtailing the British diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem.
Israeli officials clarified that the consulate's previous operational status will not be restored as long as the British sanctions against Israel, especially those related to settlements in Judea and Samaria, remain in effect. However, Israel has indicated a willingness to reinstate the consulate's full operations should the UK decide to lift these sanctions.
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