# Why is Israel closing the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem?

https://mins.news/en/video/91678

- TRT World, 2026-10-08 15:21 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKFbJs8Jiic

> Staff have begun taking down signs and plaques at the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.

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