UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
The UK has warned Israel it may expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes the British consulate in East Jerusalem. Israel ordered the consulate to close in response to British sanctions on settlements in the West Bank.Key Facts
- Israel plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem by October 8.
- The closure is a reaction to UK sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- The UK threatens to expel one Israeli diplomat for each of the 27 British diplomats affected by the closure.
- The British consulate in East Jerusalem handles relations with Palestinians in East Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza.
- The British Embassy in Israel and the consulate are separate offices.
- Britain's National Security Adviser visited Israel to try to stop the consulate from closing.
- No agreement was reached, but talks are continuing.
- The British Embassy has not officially commented on the threat to expel Israeli diplomats.
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