Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem after British sanctions on settlements
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused the UK of working against Israel as tensions escalate over trade restrictions on West Bank settlements.
Israel announced it will close its UK consulate in Jerusalem in response to British sanctions targeting illegal settlements in the West Bank, according to Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Saar claimed the UK is "systemically working against the state of Israel," and said Britain will be "on the wrong side of history" if it proceeds with the trade ban.
The UK government has accused Israeli forces of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank with government backing. The sanctions announcement is expected later today, with the possibility that other nations may follow suit. Several MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, have reportedly been banned from entering Israel.
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- Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions against illegal settlements – UK politics live — The Guardian — World
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