Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa says Israel will close the UK consulate in east Jerusalem and expel British representatives from the CMCC over sanctions. The countermeasures also include ending British training of PA security forces in Ramallah, and Israel bans entry for 12 British officials and MPs including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana.
WHO:Foreign Minister Gideon Sa
WHAT:Israel announces closure of the UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expulsion of British representatives from the CMCC, entry bans for 12 British officials and MPs, and termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
WHERE:Jerusalem, Israel
WHY:The measures are presented as countermeasures over British sanctions.
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