King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension
Summary
The British consulate in East Jerusalem changed its name to "UK Mission" after Israel ordered its closure in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Both countries reached a compromise allowing some British diplomats to remain, but tensions continue between the UK and Israel, which have a history of strained relations.Key Facts
- Israel ordered the UK to close its consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK sanctioned goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
- The UK renamed the consulate "UK Mission" and kept it open, rejecting Israel’s authority to close it.
- A deal allowed seven British diplomats to stay, while 20 others, including the consul general, had to leave Israel.
- The mission provides help to UK citizens and support to Palestinians in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- Britain and Israel have mostly had good relations, but there have been past conflicts, including violent attacks during the British rule of Palestine.
- One historical event was the 1946 bombing of the King David Hotel by the Irgun group, killing 91 people, targeting the British government headquarters.
- The incident remains controversial regarding warnings about the bombing and responsibility for casualties.
- The UK’s 1917 Balfour Declaration supported creating a Jewish national home in Palestine while protecting non-Jewish rights.
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