Jerusalem's Shadow War Escalates: A Symptom of a Broader Crisis The closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and the ban on entry to 12 British MPs are merely the latest salvoes in an escalating shadow war between Israel and its critics.
This tit for tat exchange, sparked by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's condemnation of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, has left diplomats scrambling for cover.
The situation highlights a deepening rift between those who advocate for a two state solution and those wedded to a one state reality.