FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over settlement ban
The Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar held a press conference where he announced Israel's reaction to the UK's sanctions against West Bank settlements.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar has announced that the UK will close its consulate in East Jerusalem and expel representatives from the Kyriat Gat Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) over sanctions imposed on West Bank settlements. President Isaac Herzog denounced the sanctions as a "grave miscalculation" and "gross interference" in Israel's democratic elections, calling for dialogue instead.
Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid also criticized the sanctions as a dangerous policy that could strengthen extremist voices and encourage Hamas. The Peace Now movement supported the decision, stating that settlements pose a threat to Israel's future, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem and recognition of Argentina's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King and West Bank council heads also called for the closure of the British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem.
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