British Consulate Signs Removed in Jerusalem as Israeli Closure Deadline Expires
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Workers removed signs and plaques at Britain's consulate in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood overnight October 7–8. The British flag was still flying, the consulate made no immediate comment, and the report did not establish whether it had stopped operating. Israel's 30-day closure deadline fell on October 8, following Britain's announcement of sanctions concerning Israeli settlements, including a goods import ban. The consulate handles British relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. The closure order does not affect Britain's embassy in Tel Aviv.