09/09 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily on Wednesday, 9th September at 6am GMT.

- Israel tells British consulate in East Jerusalem to close, sources say

- Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens

- Saudi cabinet welcomes steps to establish Makkah defense pact secretariat

- Saudi FM says Kingdom will not hesitate to defend itself against Houthi attacks

- Adidas apologizes after ad campaign featuring Israeli ex-soldier draws backlash as Gaza limb injuries mount

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