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Britain is proceeding with its intention to impose sanctions, a process expected to take 6–9 months, which led to the consulate closure. In exchange for allowing a small number of diplomats to remain in the building and reducing the British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem, the planned expulsion of Israeli diplomats from London will be canceled and negotiations will take place. The UK hopes a new government will restore the consulate to its former status.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel and the United Kingdom have reached an understanding on closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. The consulate ended operations Thursday, with the Consul General and 20 diplomats concluding their assignments and departing Israel. Under the agreement, Israel will allow London to maintain a seven-member task force in the British-owned building with significantly reduced activities. Both governments will continue dialogue on the matter.
Following discussions with the Israeli government, the UK Consulate General will not close but will be renamed the British Mission, effective today. The UK will work to rebuild its presence in the coming months and will not take retaliatory measures as long as discussions continue in good faith. The UK reaffirmed its commitment to the sanctions it announced on September 8.
Despite a decision to close the consulate, the two countries have agreed that an office with seven diplomats will remain at the location, though without consular status. The remaining 20 diplomats will be expelled.
Israel has begun implementing its response to British sanctions by removing signs from the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. The consulate has operated in the area since the 19th century, predating the establishment of the State of Israel.
A convoy of motorcycles drove wildly and aggressively, with some riders carrying green flags of the Ra'am party, causing panic and endangering road users. Fighters from the Yoav Unit acted to stop the convoy and arrested a rider who attempted to escape, according to a police spokesperson.
Sebastian Gorka, Trump's counterterrorism advisor, stated in an interview that Donald Trump was the only U.S. president to pray at the Western Wall during his term in office, noting that even Ronald Reagan did not do so. Gorka also discussed the Muslim Brotherhood, describing it as founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna and incorporating both ancient jihad concepts and Marxism. He referred to a "red-green alliance" between Islamists and Marxists as a reality, adding "we will win, because we must win." Gorka concluded by blessing the people of Israel on the anniversary of October 7.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside a memorial ceremony for the October 7 attack in Manhattan, holding up photos of Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Mohammad Deif while chanting "Make the intifada global." A person identified as New York mayor Mamdani who attended the ceremony was met with boos and shouts of "traitor" from the protesters.
President Donald Trump issued a statement endorsing Mike Rogers for a Michigan race while attacking his Democratic opponent Mohammed El-Sayed. Trump described El-Sayed as a "RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer" and claimed he is "no different from his best friend, America Hating Hasan Piker." Trump stated that El-Sayed's "Values are not exactly those of Michiganders, or those of our Great United States of America" and declared him "WRONG for Michigan, and WRONG for America." Trump gave Rogers his "COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT."
President Donald Trump issued a statement questioning the whereabouts of James Talaferro, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, saying he has been "missing in action" and unseen for an extended period. Trump called on Talaferro to appear for a debate against Ken Paxton, whom Trump described as "one of the best Attorney Generals in the Country." Trump expressed support for Paxton becoming a U.S. Senator representing Texas.
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a statement commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, calling it "one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel." Trump remembered those killed, honored survivors and their families, and recalled hostages who "endured the unthinkable." He stated he "fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home" and succeeded in returning "both the living and the dead." Trump pledged to "never forget October 7th" and to "always stand against the forces of Terror and Evil."
Jamaal Howard was executed by lethal injection in Texas, marking the first execution in the United States following the failed execution attempt of Christa Pike, the Associated Press reported.
A loud explosion was heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Monitoring channels had earlier reported ballistic missile launches from Yemen, though no correlation has been confirmed at this time.
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