Jerusalem

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem, restores free trade deal with Israel

Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula cuts a ribbon as Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stands by during the opening of Colombia's embassy in Jerusalem, October 14, 2026. Rafi Ben Hakoon, GPO/Handout via REUTERS

Britain says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as a UK mission

A member of Jerusalem Munipality photographs the British consulate on the deadline set by Israel for its closure, following trade sanctions imposed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in East Jerusalem, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Explainer-What's happening with Britain's Jerusalem consulate?

A view of the British consulate with signage removed, on the deadline set by Israel for its closure, following trade sanctions imposed by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, in East Jerusalem, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signage as Israeli shutdown order expires

London is considering expelling Israeli diplomats from Israel’s embassy in Britain in response to any closure of the consulate.

British security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say

Israel has ordered the British Consulate in East Jerusalem to close after London announced sanctions on Israeli settlements.

Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion

Britain must 'stand against injustice' over West Bank settlements, PM Burnham says

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend PMQs at the House of Commons, in London, Britain, September 9, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Israel to close British consulate in East Jerusalem after UK, France and Canada ban imports from West Bank settlements

Israeli soldiers talking to a Palestinian man, as they conduct a raid in Anata, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Sept 8.

Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

His visit drew condemnation from Jordan and Palestinian officials as it goes against a delicate, decades-old arrangement that Jews can visit but may not pray there.

Israel allocates $434 million for 34 new West Bank settlements

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a press conference regarding settlements expansion for the long-frozen E1 settlement, that would split East Jerusalem from the occupied West Bank, near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

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