Israel closes UK consulate and bans 12 British officials amid Andy Burnham sanctions row

Britain's consulate in Jerusalem will be closed as a result of Andy Burnham's decision to fast-track sanctions on West Bank settlements, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar has said.Israel, which is expected to introduce additional counter-measures, also confirmed the UK will no longer be allowed to…

Israel closes UK consulate and bans 12 British officials amid Andy Burnham sanctions row
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Britain’s consulate in Jerusalem will be closed as a result of Andy Burnham’s decision to fast-track sanctions on West Bank settlements, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar has said.

Israel, which is expected to introduce additional counter-measures, also confirmed the UK will no longer be allowed to participate in the US-led coordination mission for Gaza.

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Mr Saar added 12 British officials and other nationals would be banned from entering Israel.

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Mukesh Gusaiana is the founder and editor of this website. He actively researches and writes about archaeology, ancient discoveries, unexplained history, and global heritage stories. With a deep interest in uncovering lost civilizations and forgotten truths, Mukesh ensures that every article published here is informative, engaging, and fact-based for readers worldwide.

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