UK Threatens to Expel Israeli Diplomats Over East Jerusalem Consulate Closure

The UK has threatened to expel Israeli diplomats in response to Israel's order to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem later this week. The move follows UK sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank and a ban on goods from illegal settlements, with tit-for-tat expulsions expected as relations deteriorate.

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Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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In this event Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem Earlier coverage Labor friends of Palestine criticise Australia’s decision not to join sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank Earlier coverage Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements Earlier coverage 'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move Earlier coverage

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Al Jazeera Published 5 October 2026

UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate

Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Guardian Published 5 October 2026

UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure

Tit-for-tat expulsions expected after relations deteriorate as a result of UK ban on goods from illegal settlements The UK has threatened to expel one Israeli diplomat for every British diplomat forced to leave Israel as a result of Israel’s decision to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem later this week. This could mean as many as 27 Israeli diplomats being expelled from the UK, a step that would arguably mark…

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