Israel gave the United Kingdom a 30-day deadline to close its consulate in Jerusalem, in a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The decision comes as a response to the trade sanctions imposed by London on products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The United Kingdom recently announced trade sanctions against products originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a measure that provoked a strong reaction from Israel. This decision opened a new front of diplomatic tension between London and Tel Aviv, worsening the already tense relations between the two countries.
The British consulate in Jerusalem has functioned as an important diplomatic representation in the region, and the Israeli ultimatum represents an unprecedented retaliation gesture. The Israeli authorities now demand that the United Kingdom close the consular representation within one month, threatening diplomatic consequences if the demand is not met.
