WorldIsrael to close British consulate in Jerusalem after UK sanctions

Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sweeping sanctions on goods from illegal settlements and intensified its condemnation of settlement activity. Foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar also announced entry bans on several British MPs and an end to Britain’s role in training Palestinian security forces in the West Bank.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:55Original