Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate as Miliband says 'mission' to remain
The UK is withdrawing most diplomats from its East Jerusalem consulate following an Israeli decision to shut the facility. While the UK insists the mission will remain open with a limited task force, the move follows tensions over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic rift between the UK and Israel regarding the status of occupied territories and international law.
Image source, Reuters Published 8 October 2026, 07:35 BST Updated 13 minutes ago Most diplomats will leave the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, Israel says, but the UK insists the building "will not be closing", and will operate as a "UK Mission"
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