Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions announced
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Foreign policy category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Foreign policy category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Several MPs also banned from Israel after UK steps up condemnation of settlements and announces sweeping sanctions
Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem in response to sweeping UK sanctions on goods from illegal settlements.
Reacting to Ed Miliband’s description of violent Jewish settler activity on the occupied Palestinian West Bank as “ethnic cleansing” carried out with the tacit backing of the Netanyahu government, Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, announced retaliatory measures including the closure of the consulate and entry bans on several UK MPs.
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