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Israel’s consulate deadline raises legal challenge from former British consul
Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate in East Jerusalem. The deadline is approaching, but its date and the UK’s response are not specified.
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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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Israel’s deadline for the UK to close its consulate in East Jerusalem is approaching, according to a report by Al Jazeera Global News.
Former British consul Vincent Fean has described Israel’s demand as unlawful. The assessment is his characterisation; the supplied information cites no legal ruling.
The report does not give the basis for Israel’s demand or specify when the deadline falls.
It also provides no response from the UK or Israeli governments, and does not say whether the consulate has closed.
