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‘Not the act of a friend’: Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate nears

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Former British consul Sir Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully in the wake of a new wave of sanctions.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:47:39 UTC.

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