UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate

UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed in retaliation for British sanctioning of settlements in the occupied West Bank. Add Al Jazeera on Google Israel has ordered the closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem [File: AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies Published On 5 Oct 2026 5 Oct 2026 The United Kingdom has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats should Israel proceed with plans to close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, according to unverified Israeli media reports.