Israel tells UK to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days
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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2 developments- Sep 8Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem
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Israel tells British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, sources say
Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, officials say
Israel's foreign minister says it is closing British consulate in East Jerusalem
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Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions on settlements, foreign minister says
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