# UK says Jerusalem consulate will remain open as UK Mission

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Topic: World · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-08T06:17:46.718Z · Updated: 2026-10-08T06:17:46.718Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-says-jerusalem-consulate-will-remain-open-as-uk-mission-9ad1d63b

The Foreign Secretary said the building would be renamed the UK Mission, Jerusalem and continue operating after discussions with Israel’s government.

- The UK government said the mission would remain independent and provide services and work with Palestinians.
- It restated its position that East Jerusalem is occupied territory and said it does not accept Israel’s legal right to close the consulate.

Why it matters: The announcement sets out how the UK says it will maintain its diplomatic presence in Jerusalem.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-uks-diplomatic-presence-in-jerusalem>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-08T06:13:24.000Z

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