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Defence Minister Gideon Sa’ar has announced a significant escalation in Israel’s response to British sanctions on West Bank activities. The announcement includes the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and a ban on 11 British Members of Parliament from entering Israel.

This move represents a direct diplomatic response to recent British government actions regarding West Bank policy. The timing and scope of the measures indicate heightened tensions between Israel and the United Kingdom over settlement and security issues in the Palestinian territories.

The announcement by Sa’ar signals a hardline approach to international criticism of Israeli policy, with concrete diplomatic consequences for British officials and institutions.

Sources: Ynet, Times of Israel, Walla

Update 19:45: Developing story covering coordinated UK sanctions response