London may expel 27 Israeli diplomats

Reports have indicated that the British government threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from its embassy in London if Israel proceeds with closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem before the deadline next Thursday. These threats come after a private attempt by the British security adviser to hold secret talks with Israel in an effort to prevent the closure of the consulate, which is seen as a response to British measures including a ban on settlement goods and the imposition of sanctions on Palestinian settlements. The crisis is escalating amid widespread tensions between the two countries over the Gaza war and settlement expansion, with Israel announcing the closure of the British consulate and the withdrawal of its staff in Jerusalem, while London has promised retaliatory measures including the expulsion of diplomats.

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