Israel Orders British Consulate in Jerusalem to Close Within 30 Days

Israel has told the British consulate in East Jerusalem that it must close within 30 days, according to Israeli officials cited by Reuters. The move follows the announcement of sanctions against Israel, and reports say Trump has offered no opposition to those sanctions. The consulate is located in East Jerusalem, territory that Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move not recognized by most countries. The closure order marks a sharp escalation in Israel's response to the sanctions.