Israel’s diplomatic isolation grows amid dispute with Britain, says Alon Pinkas

The brief

Israel’s decision to downgrade the British Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem follows a dispute over Britain’s sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas says the move does not serve Israel’s interests, arguing that the government backed down after Britain warned of diplomatic repercussions. He says Israel’s threats against Britain and other countries refl…