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UK Consulate Sign Removed in East Jerusalem as Israel Retaliates Over Sanctions
The sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem was removed after Israel announced the closure of the consulate in retaliation for UK sanctions. The consulate, established in 1838, is one of the o…
Israel Shuts Down British Consulate in Occupied East Jerusalem
The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developmen…
Palestine Factions Could Postpone Elections Amid Israeli Complications, Internal Feud
Palestinian factions are contemplating a delay in the upcoming legislative elections initially set for November 28. This potential postponement is attributed to logistical challenges in Israeli-annexe…
Why Has Israel Shut the UK Consulate in East Jerusalem – or Downgraded It Has Sparked Heated Debate
British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recen…
Video: Signs Removed from British Consulate in Occupied East Jerusalem
Signs from the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem were removed overnight as a deadline for its closure loomed. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developm…
UK Diplomats Pulled from East Jerusalem as Israel Retaliates Over West Bank Sanctions
Israel has announced that most UK diplomats will leave its East Jerusalem consulate, following UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband said vi…
Signage at UK Consulate in East Jerusalem Removed As Israel’s Deadline Over
Thursday marks 30 days since Israel's foreign minister ordered the closure of the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent d…
UK Threatens to Expel 27 Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure
The UK has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats after Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem. The move follows Britain's sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occu…