Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, sources say

Israel has issued a directive requiring the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days. The decision was confirmed by multiple Israeli officials and sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday.

The move follows the United Kingdom’s recent announcement regarding the imposition of sanctions on illegal settlements in the region. The closure order represents a significant diplomatic development between the two nations following the British government's policy shift.