Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signage as Israeli shutdown order expires

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Workers removed signs from the British consulate in East Jerusalem after Israel’s shutdown order expired. The closure order was issued amid tensions over London’s plans to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank, further straining relations between the two countries.

By Alexander Cornwell and Ammar Awad JERUSALEM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Workers removed signs and plaques at the British consulate in East Jerusalem overnight after Israel ordered it shut by Thursday over London's plans to impose sanctions on settlements in the West Bank, further damaging strained ties between allies. Reuters journalists saw workers in the consulate remove a plaque reading "British Consulate General" and another sign for its consular section. The British flag was still flying over the building. There was no immediate comment from the consulate.