Israel tells British consulate in East Jerusalem to close, sources say
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported51m ago
Israel has reportedly ordered the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, directing that diplomats assigned to the office will lose their accreditation. According to sources cited by Reuters, the directive carries a strict timeline, though differing windows were cited regarding the departure of the personnel.
The impacted British diplomats are reportedly involved in a Gaza coordination mission. The development marks a significant diplomatic friction point concerning international representation and missions operating in East Jerusalem.
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Arab News (SA)Highlights specific Gaza coordination duties and a strict one-week deadline
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