Israel to shut British consulate in Jerusalem after UK sanctions West Bank settlements

Israel has announced plans to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sanctions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between the two countries in recent years.

New Delhi: Israel has announced plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem, in retaliation for new UK sanctions targeting goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the move on Tuesday, September 8, accusing Britain of interfering in Israel’s internal affairs and adopting what he called a ‘morally distorted’ position. Israel will also bar several British politicians and officials from entering the country, halt British training for Palestinian Authority security forces........

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