Israel-UK Diplomatic Row Escalates Over Consulate Closure
Israel and the UK are in a deepening diplomatic conflict after Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem. Britain has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats in retaliation, with a deadline of October 8 for the consulate's closure.
“if the British Consulate in East Jerusalem is closed and its diplomats are expelled, London will expel 27 Israeli diplomats along with their families.”
per two sources familiar with the matter
11 of 11 newsrooms
“the occupation of the West Bank is illegal.”
per Foreign Secretary David Miliband
1 of 11 newsrooms · not Makor Rishon, Ynet, Kipa, Behadrei Haredim
“ethnic cleansing is occurring in the West Bank due to settler violence.”
per Foreign Secretary David Miliband
1 of 11 newsrooms · not Makor Rishon, Ynet, Kipa, Behadrei Haredim
