From The Straits Times · · 40s
Britain Removes East Jerusalem Consulate Signs
Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signs as Israeli shutdown order expires.
In brief
Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signs as Israeli shutdown order expires. Britain removed East Jerusalem consulate signs after Israel ordered its closure by Oct 8, worsening relations with Israel over sanctions on West Bank settlements. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Consulate Signs Removed
Workers removed signs and plaques at the British consulate in East Jerusalem overnight after Israel ordered it shut by Oct 8.
Israel's Closure Order
Israel ordered Britain to close the consulate within 30 days and remove diplomats after Britain announced sanctions on West Bank settlements.
Diplomatic Tensions
Britain considers expelling Israeli diplomats from its embassy in response to consulate closure, a highly unusual step for allies.
What matters most
Britain removed East Jerusalem consulate signs after Israel ordered its closure by Oct 8, worsening relations with Israel over sanctions on West Bank settlements.
