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Israel orders closure of Britain's East Jerusalem consulate after settlement sanctions
Al Jazeera reports that Israel has told Britain to close its East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, escalating its response to the newly announced settlement sanctions. The deadline is attributed to Reuters sources; Israel's foreign minister confirmed the planned closure and Britain's exclusion from a Gaza coordination mission. This is a new diplomatic consequence, beyond yesterday's report that sanctions were expected.
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What matters
- The report says affected consular diplomats would lose their status after 30 days.
- Reuters sources also describe a seven-day departure requirement for UK personnel on the Gaza mission and in Ramallah.
- Britain's foreign secretary expressed regret but defended the sanctions decision.
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- Al Jazeera had requested UK confirmation of the reported deadlines. Distinguish sourced details from publicly confirmed decisions.
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