Israel expels Britain from Gaza council, demands consulate closure

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced Britain will be barred from the US-led Gaza council based in Israel and demanded the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, in response to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This marks a sharp diplomatic escalation between the two allies, signaling a potential rupture in coordination on Gaza governance. The move is unilateral and may strain US-led efforts to stabilize Gaza, though its practical impact on the council's operations remains unclear.