PoliticsIsrael’s diplomatic isolation grows amid dispute with Britain, says Alon Pinkas

Israel’s decision to downgrade the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem followed a dispute over Britain’s sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas says the move does not serve Israel’s interests and that the government backed down after Britain warned of diplomatic repercussions. He describes Israeli threats against Britain and other countries as election-season rhetoric ahead of October 27.