The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the UK Consulate in Jerusalem has been suspended following a series of posts criticizing the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons. On 19 July, the @UKinJerusalem account shared a joint statement issued by missions including the UK, EU, Canada, and several European nations. The statement raised urgent alarms regarding the condition of more than 9,000 Palestinians currently held by Israel, many of whom are subjected to administrative detention without charge or trial.

The now-inaccessible thread emphasized that Palestinians are facing severe systemic abuse, including inadequate nutrition, denied medical care, and the complete suspension of family visitation rights, while in Israeli detention. The diplomatic mission’s statement demanded immediate intervention, calling for fair trials, guaranteed legal representation, and renewed access for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The account was rendered inactive shortly after these posts reached the public, with no further updates or acknowledgments provided by the British government, the Israeli authorities, or anyone from X.

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