UK Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel as East Jerusalem Consulate Closure Loomed
Britainโs national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, made a discreet trip to Israel in a last-minute diplomatic effort to prevent the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, according to reports. The move underscores mounting tension between London and Jerusalem over the future of Britainโs diplomatic footprint in the city, with officials warning that a shutdown could deepen political friction over sovereignty and Palestinian representation.
