https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-security-adviser-traveled-to-israel-ahead-of-consulate-closureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-security-adviser-traveled-to-israel-ahead-of-consulate-closurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-k-security-adviser-traveled-to-israel-ahead-of-consulate-closure#u111168Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:16:39 +0000The UK has threatened to expel Israeli diplomats if Israel closes its consulate in East Jerusalem. The consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians, is set to close amid British sanctions on Israeli settlements. UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell traveled to Israel in a last-ditch effort to prevent the closure. The UK has warned that it may expel 20-27 Israeli diplomats in response.Why it mattersThe dispute between the UK and Israel highlights the strained ties between Israel and Europe over the issue of settlements in the West Bank. The UK's sanctions on Israeli settlements h