Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem

The British government announced it will keep its diplomatic presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed the British consulate sign in response to new UK sanctions. Israel said twenty British diplomats, including the consul general, must leave the country. The decision follows the removal of the consulate sign and the imposition of sanctions.

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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