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UK weighs expelling Israeli diplomats over Jerusalem consulate closure
Original: UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say
The UK is considering expelling Israeli diplomats if Israel proceeds with closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, according to sources cited by Reuters. The consulate, which handles relations with Palestinians, has long been a sensitive point in UK-Israel relations, and its closure would mark a significant diplomatic escalation between the two governments.
Why now: Reports of potential retaliatory expulsion of diplomats signal a rare deterioration in UK-Israel diplomatic relations, drawing wide attention.
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