Israel închide consulatul britanic din Ierusalim, după sancțiunile anunțate de Londra împotriva coloniilor din Cisiordania

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem as a response to sanctions imposed by the UK and other Western nations against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This decision reflects a significant deterioration in relations between Israel and the UK amid rising tensions over settlement expansion and violence in the occupied territories. Saar criticized British accusations as scandalous and stated that the closure received approval from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The measures specifically target the UK, with Saar indicating that further actions could be taken against any country acting against Israel. The announcement follows a joint statement from twelve Western nations condemning Israeli settlement activities, which they claim undermine the possibility of a two-state solution.