Israel to shut UK consulate in response to sanctions

Primary framing

“Israel to shut UK consulate in response to sanctions”

Israel will close Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, accredited to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, after the UK announced it was imposing sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has confirmed.

Key facts

• 12 countries, including Britain, Canada, and France, are imposing sanctions
• Sanctions are in response to a rise in attacks by Israel
• Israel is closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem
• The UK is imposing sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements
• 12 countries, including Britain, Canada, and France, are imposing sanctions
• Sanctions are in response to a rise in attacks by Israel
• Israel has ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to the UK's decision to impose sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements.

Center-leaning outlets

• Jowhar.com (SO)