UK Threatens Matching Expulsions if Jerusalem Consulate Closes

UK Threatens Matching Expulsions if Jerusalem Consulate Closes

Britain says it will expel one Israeli diplomat from London for every British diplomat forced out if Israel closes the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Up to 27 Israelis could be affected, according to Ynet, a report London has not denied. Israel's planned closure answers Britain's ban on settlement-goods trade and sanctions.

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