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Israel Orders UK Consulate Closure Over Settlement Sanctions
Israel has ordered the closure of the United Kingdom's consulate in Jerusalem. This action follows the UK's announcement of new sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK sanctions were imposed despite a warning from the United States about potential economic consequences. Israeli officials stated that the closure was a response to the UK's decision, which they characterized as a violation of international norms. The UK's sanctions are aimed at entities involved in settlement expansion, which is considered illegal under international law. The closure of the consulate is expected to further strain diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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- Left (2): CNN, The Independent
- Centre (7): CNBC, Euronews, Irish Independent, Le Monde, NPR, Sky News, The Economist
- Right (3): The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post, Times Now