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Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem
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The move comes after Israel ordered the closure of the consulate in September as retaliation after London-led Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank…
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- Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:09:22 UTC.
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