Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, officials say
Israel's foreign minister announced that it is closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, which serves the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. This action was taken after the UK imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements. Israel has given Britain 30 days to close the facility.
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3 sourcesIsrael tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, officials say
Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions on settlements, foreign minister says
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2 sourcesIsrael closes UK Consulate and expels British aid workers in retaliation for trade restrictions
UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlements Prompt Israel to Close Consulate
Israel Closes UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Over Settlement Sanctions
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Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, officials say
Israel tells British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, sources say
Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem
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2 developments- Sep 7Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem
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