Arabic version: إسرائيل تأمر دبلوماسيين بريطانيين بمغادرة القدس الشرقية

According to Al Jazeera, Israel has shut down the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after removing its consulate sign.

The move was described as retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel also announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country.

The British government said it would retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem.