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Israel confirms it is closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem

Published by Sky News World 8 October 2026 at 08:56
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Israel confirms it is closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem
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Israel is closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem today in retaliation for the UK's ban on trade with illegal West Bank settlements, it has been confirmed.

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