UK national security adviser visits Israel to keep consulate in Jerusalem: UK national security adviser secretly visits Israel
British national security adviser Jonathan Powell secretly visited Israel last week to try to prevent the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This is reported by Reuters, citing sources, according to which the negotiations did not lead to an agreement.
British national security adviser Jonathan Powell secretly visited Israel last week to try to prevent the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This is reported by Reuters, citing sources, according to which the negotiations did not lead to an agreement.
Israel ordered Britain to close its consulate within 30 days and remove diplomats. It comes after London's decision to ban goods produced in settlements in the West Bank. France and Canada have also joined the sanctions, but Israel has not taken similar measures against them.
The closure of the consulate expires on Thursday. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said it would be closed as previously announced.
Ekaterina Naumova
