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Israel shutters British consulate in Jerusalem
Israel announced retaliatory measures in response to sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and other countries on settlements in the West Bank. These measures include closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, halting British training programs, and purging British officials from Israeli administrations. Meanwhile, twelve countries—including France, Canada, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden—launched an international initiative to impose restrictions on the trade of goods from illegal settlements, emphasizing that Israeli actions undermine attempts to achieve a two-state solution and diminish peace efforts. Israel, however, rejected these statements, describing them as misleading. The Palestinian and Egyptian presidencies welcomed the British move, considering it an important step in confronting settlement activities. Conversely, the United States distanced itself from imposing sanctions, affirming that it does not wish to escalate tensions in the region.
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