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Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem

Al Jazeera Thursday 08 October 2026, 20:34 UTC 1 min read
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Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem NewsFeed Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country.

Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem NewsFeed Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country. Published On 8 Oct 2026
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