The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.
Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate sign in retaliation for a new wave of UK sanctions. Israel announced that 20 British diplomats, including the consul general, would have to leave the country.
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08.10.2026
Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem 'ceasing operations'
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08.10.2026
Israel confirms it is closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem
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08.10.2026
UK and Israel broker compromise over East Jerusalem consulate
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08.10.2026
Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
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Israel сloses British сonsulate in East Jerusalem
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