Season 2 · Episode 430
Jerusalem’s Ghost Consulates: Diplomacy in Limbo
Discover why some Jerusalem consulates ignore the state they’re in and how 400-year-old treaties still shape the city’s bizarre diplomatic map.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
February 3, 202624m 27s
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Show Notes
Why do some of the world’s most powerful nations maintain active consulates in Jerusalem that refuse to recognize the State of Israel? In this episode, Herman and Corn dive into the "diplomatic time capsule" of Jerusalem, exploring the 19th-century Ottoman Capitulations, the UN’s failed *corpus separatum* plan, and the bizarre legal fictions that allow diplomats to operate without official accreditation. From French sovereign territory inside city walls to the secret meaning behind "CC" license plates, they uncover how history, prestige, and political signaling keep this strange status quo alive.