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United Kingdom· LondonIsrael Demands UK Close Jerusalem Consulate Amid Sanctions
Israel has issued a deadline for the UK to close its East Jerusalem consulate, a retaliatory move following UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing dispute over land and self-determination. International law generally considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal. The UK, like many nations, has expressed concerns over these settlements, leading to diplomatic tensions with Israel.
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