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WorldWatch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?

Israel said it would close the British consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for UK sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK made a last-minute effort to prevent the closure. Israel says most diplomats will leave, while the UK says the building will remain open as a “UK Mission.”

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-08 12:01Original

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