Israel closes UK consulate over trade sanctions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 07:25 · Archive

Israel has closed Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for the UK's ban on trade with West Bank settlements. Signs have been removed from the building ahead of the closure.

The closure follows the UK's decision to prohibit trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move the Israeli government viewed as requiring this response.

How it is being reported

• Israel closes UK consulate in retaliation for sanctionsSigns have been removed from Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem before it's closed by Israel in response to the UK's ban on trade with West Bank settlements.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 07:11
• Israel closes UK consulate in retaliation for sanctionsSigns have been removed from Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem before it's closed by Israel in response to the UK's ban on trade with West Bank settlements.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 07:11

In this story: Israel · United Kingdom · East Jerusalem · West Bank

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