Signage at UK consulate in East Jerusalem removed as Israel’s deadline over
Summary
The UK consulate in East Jerusalem removed its signs as Israel’s deadline to shut it down arrived. This action follows Israel’s order to close the consulate because of the UK’s sanctions on Israeli settlements, which the UN and many countries consider illegal.Key Facts
- Workers removed signs showing the UK consulate’s name from the building in East Jerusalem.
- The Israeli government ordered the consulate’s closure 30 days before the signs were taken down.
- Israel’s move responded to UK sanctions against goods made in Israeli settlements.
- Most countries and the United Nations see Israeli settlements as illegal under international law; Israel disagrees.
- The UK threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closed the consulate.
- The consulate served Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- The UK embassy in Tel Aviv, which manages relations with Israel’s government, remains open.
- The UK and Israel continue to cooperate closely on economy, security, and intelligence despite this dispute.
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