UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation to sanctions by ordering closure of Jerusalem consulate
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Diplomatic tensions escalate as the UK condemns Israel's response to British sanctions, resulting in the closure of Jerusalem's consulate. British officials involved in the US-coordinated Gaza humanitarian mission have been instructed to vacate within a week. The move represents a significant strain in UK-Israel relations, with London characterizing Israel's actions as counterproductive and damaging to ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East conflict.
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UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation to sanctions by ordering closure of Jerusalem consulate
British representatives assigned to US-led Gaza coordination mission in Israel and British diplomats asked to leave within 7 days, sources say.
