Israel has shut down the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem by removing its sign, in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions, the British government has said.
Despite the move, the UK said it would retain its presence in East Jerusalem. The announcement came as Israel ordered 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, to leave the country.
The decision marks a sharp deterioration in relations between Israel and the UK, with the consulate’s future directly affected by the dispute over the latest sanctions.
