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Exclusive: Zack Polanski says UK should defy Israel on fate of British Consulate in East Jerusalem

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged the British government to defy Israel's order to close the British Consulate in East Jerusalem by October 8. Polanski stated that East Jerusalem is illegally occupied Palestinian territory and closing the consulate would further isolate Palestinians and weaken Britain's diplomatic engagement.
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Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:30 Green party leader’s comments to MEE will pile pressure on the Labour government not to comply with Israel’s order to close the consulate Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, addresses supporters during a rally in south London on 24 June (AFP) Off Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called on the British government to defy Israel and keep the British Consulate in East Jerusalem open, in comments made exclusively to Middle East Eye. Polans

Exclusive: Zack Polanski says UK should defy Israel on fate of British Consulate in East Jerusalem
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