Israel closes British Consulate

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that the consulate has officially completed its activities after the 30-day period ending on October 8. Sa'ar stated that, within the scope of the agreement reached with England, 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, will leave their posts, and 7 British diplomats will continue to work in the building. While the consulate's signs were also removed, it was seen that the British flag continued to remain on the building. Sa'ar stated that Israel responded to Britain's steps and said, "Every country that acts against Israel should know that there will be a price for this." The crisis started when Britain announced sanctions and trade restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank on September 8.

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