Israel's Foreign Minister Sa'ar said on the 8th that, in response to recent UK actions, Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem, remove the UK representative from the US-led International Gaza Support Centre, suspend UK training of Palestinian Authority security forces in Ramallah, and bar entry to 12 British officials. Sa'ar said the UK "initiated and led" the actions and Israel may take further countermeasures against other countries as warranted.

2026-09-08

Israel's Foreign Minister Sa'ar said on the 8th that, in response to recent UK actions, Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem, remove the UK representative from the US-led International Gaza Support Centre, suspend UK training of Palestinian Authority security forces in Ramallah, and bar entry to 12 British officials. Sa'ar said the UK "initiated and led" the actions and Israel may take further countermeasures against other countries as warranted.