# Israel’s deadline for UK consulate closure nears

https://mins.news/en/item/88221

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 14:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/6/its-not-the-act-of-a-friend-or-ally-israel-moves-to-shut-uk-consulate?traffic_source=rss

> Israel’s 30-day deadline for Britain to close its consulate in East Jerusalem is approaching. Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean called the move unlawful and hostile, saying it retaliates against UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements. The dispute has pushed UK-Israel relations to a nadir, with possible further diplomatic consequences.

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