Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, speaks on Tuesday about the country's response to Western trade sanctions against goods from Israeli settlements. (Archive photo). Photo: Debbie Hill/Ritzau Scanpix
Israel to close UK consulate over trade sanctions
On Tuesday, Israel ordered the British consulate in Jerusalem closed, according to Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
This follows Britain’s announcement of sanctions against goods from Israeli settlements, supported by 12 Western countries, including Denmark. These countries also demand an...
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