UK urged to defy Israel's order to close East Jerusalem consulate

Former UK Attorney General Dominic Grieve has stated that Israel cannot legally close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. He argues that the consulate's location in East Jerusalem, a territory recognised as occupied by the United Nations and most of its member states, including the UK, prevents such a closure.

This assertion comes amid reports of Israel's intention to shut down the diplomatic mission. The status of East Jerusalem remains a contentious issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Grieve's legal opinion suggests a potential diplomatic standoff if Israel proceeds with the closure, challenging its authority over the consulate.