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Israel announces closure of British consulate in Jerusalem and retaliatory measures

Israel has announced the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, along with entry bans for 12 British individuals and suspensions of British involvement in unspecified matters. The measures follow moves by 12 states, including the United Kingdom and France, to back sanctions regarding Israeli settlements. The full scope of the diplomatic suspensions has not been detailed.

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WhereEast Jerusalem
31.783, 35.234 ±10 km
First reported47 days ago
Published2026-09-09 08:13 UTC
Sources15
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Reports34Independent tellings14
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Global Event Monitor. Israel announces closure of British consulate in Jerusalem and retaliatory measures. 2026-09-09T08:13:06.378Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1291. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-09/israel-has-ordered-the-british-consulate-in-east-jerusalem-to-be9bc4ab

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