UK consul-general to Palestine to leave Jerusalem ahead of Israeli closure deadline

The UK consul-general to Palestine is expected to depart Jerusalem before Israel's Thursday deadline to close the British consulate, which has operated for nearly 200 years. The closure is likely permanent absent a change in Israeli government, marking a significant diplomatic setback for UK-Palestinian relations and a precedent for other states. The move follows Israeli pressure and reflects deteriorating UK-Israel ties over the Gaza conflict.