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UK makes last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing Jerusalem consulate
The United Kingdom is launching a final diplomatic effort to prevent Israel from closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem. The threatened closure comes in direct retaliation for British sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Established in 1838, the historic consulate manages relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. With a closure deadline looming, bilateral tensions have escalated significantly between the two nations.