Al Jazeera · 2026-10-08
• What happened: Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem
The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country.
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