Britain Considers Expelling Israeli Diplomats
Britain has announced that it is considering expelling Israeli diplomats if Israel proceeds to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This comes amid a dispute over sanctions targeting settlements in the West Bank. Israel had given Britain a deadline in September to close the consulate and withdraw its diplomats within 30 days, following London's announcement of sanctions on goods produced in the settlements. The deadline is expected to expire on Thursday, potentially prompting a British response, which could include expelling Israeli diplomats from the embassy in London. This escalation occurs in the context of rising tensions between the two countries, with the dispute over the consulate linked to the expansion of settlements and settler attacks against Palestinians. This crisis represents the most serious in years in the relations between Britain and Israel.
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