Israel Closes UK Consulate Over Settlement Import Bans
Israel announced the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem following plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from West Bank settlements. The diplomatic fallout highlights deepening tensions over Israeli settlement expansion and trade policies.
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Israel announced on Tuesday it would shutter the British consulate in East Jerusalem, retaliating against joint trade restrictions targeting West Bank settlements. The diplomatic breach follows coordinated moves by European and North American allies to block settlement imports and protect the two-state solution. The measures signal a sharp escalation in diplomatic friction as traditional allies clash over territorial policy and electoral interference.
