UK Foreign Office advised Israel lacks right to close Jerusalem consulate
Former UK attorney general Dominic Grieve told the Foreign Office that Israel has no legal right to shut its consulate in East Jerusalem on 8 October.
Legal challenge proposed by former official
Grieve advised the government that the consulate sits in territory recognised by the UN as occupied Palestinian land. He argued Israel cannot impose sovereign control over the site as an occupying power. The Foreign Office minister acknowledged a peer might have a point regarding the legality of the move.
Retaliation follows trade ban announcement
Israel plans to revoke Dutch diplomatic credentials and close the British mission after UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband banned settlement goods. The closure deadline was set for 8 October in response to the sweeping trade restrictions announced this month. No final decision has been made by Britain yet on whether to comply with the ultimatum.
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- Middle East Eye
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