Details of the British sanctions
Britain announced sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. [TO VERIFY: exact list of sanctioned entities and legal basis from official UK statement].
Israeli response
Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem as a retaliatory step. [TO VERIFY: confirmation of closure date and scope from Israeli foreign ministry]. Israel also announced additional unspecified measures against Britain.
Context of the dispute
The actions mark a sharp deterioration in relations between the two countries. [TO VERIFY: prior diplomatic incidents or statements leading to this escalation].
Next developments
Further official statements from both governments are expected in the coming days.
