#Gideon Saar
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PoliticsColombia to Open Embassy in Jerusalem Next Week, Says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar
Israel announced that Colombia will open its embassy in Jerusalem next week, following restored diplomatic ties and a growing trend of nations moving their missions to the disputed city.
PoliticsFormer Diplomat Urges UK to Maintain Jerusalem Presence 'At All Costs' Amid Consulate Dispute
A former British diplomat warns that the UK must maintain its diplomatic presence in Jerusalem at all costs to prevent Israeli claims to the disputed city, following the downgrade of the British consulate.
PoliticsIsrael Forces Out British Diplomats in Jerusalem Following West Bank Sanctions
Israel has forced the departure of most British diplomats from the consulate in East Jerusalem following UK sanctions on West Bank settlements, prompting London to temporarily withdraw staff for security reasons.
PoliticsUK Consulate in East Jerusalem Removes Signs as Israeli Shutdown Deadline Expires
Workers at the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem have removed their signage as the Israeli closure deadline expires, escalating tensions between the two allies.
PoliticsIsrael Revokes Dutch Diplomatic Credentials Amid Rising Tensions Over West Bank Settlements
Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials in the West Bank following a Dutch ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements.
PoliticsIsrael Revokes Credentials of Dutch Diplomats Following Settlement Trade Ban Dispute
Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah in response to the Netherlands' ban on trade with Israeli settlements.
PoliticsIsrael Reshapes Foreign Policy, Strengthening Ties with New Allies While Fraying Relations with Western Powers
As traditional Western European allies distance themselves over settlement expansion and impose sanctions, Israel is pivoting its diplomatic efforts toward new international partners in South America and beyond.
PoliticsUAE and Seven Arab and Muslim Nations Applaud UK Trade Restrictions on Illegal Israeli Settlements
The UAE and seven other Arab and Muslim nations have praised the UK's decision to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements, prompting a retaliatory diplomatic closure from Israel.
PoliticsIsrael Orders British Consulate in Jerusalem to Shut Down Within 30 Days Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days in retaliation for the UK's expanded ban on imports from West Bank settlements.
PoliticsIsrael Moves to Close UK Consulate in East Jerusalem and Ban British MPs Following New Settlement Sanctions
Israel has announced the closure of the UK's consulate in East Jerusalem and barred several British MPs following new UK sanctions against Israeli settlements.
PoliticsNetherlands Defiant as Israel Expels Officials Over Settlement Trade Ban
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Israel's expulsion of Dutch officials will not deter the Netherlands from implementing a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements.