British officials warn Israel of expelling 27 Israeli diplomats if the UK consulate in East Jerusalem is closed and British diplomats are expelled.
Israel ordered its consulate in East Jerusalem to close on 8 Oct after the UK sanctioned West Bank settlements. The UK warned that if the British Consulate General is shut and British diplomats are expelled, it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London.
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 15:13 UTC
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- 5 Oct 2026 · 15:13 UTC
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