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UK-Israel Tensions Escalate
Tensions between the UK and Israel have escalated, with Israel's order to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem following UK sanctions. This comes amid a strained relationship since 1948.
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BBC News
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
2026-10-08 12:01 UTC
Al Jazeera
Israel's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.
2026-10-08 14:01 UTC