Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
According to BBC News, the consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English. Al Jazeera English adds that the British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include British, East Jerusalem and Israeli.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- British, East Jerusalem, Israeli, UK
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- BBC NewsWhy was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
- Al Jazeera EnglishIsrael shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem
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