UK consul-general to Palestine set to leave Jerusalem before Israel's closure deadline

UK consul-general to Palestine set to leave Jerusalem before Israel's closure deadline The British consul-general to Palestine is expected to leave Jerusalem in compliance with Israel ’s order to close the British consulate before Thursday's deadline, Middle East Eye has learnt. Once British diplomats have left occupied Palestine, they will not be able to re-enter without Israeli permission. The closure of the nearly 200-year-old consulate in East Jerusalem will likely be permanent, absent a change of government in Israel. British Consul-General Helen Winterton is expected to work with her…