UK says Jerusalem consulate will remain open as UK Mission
The Foreign Secretary said the building would be renamed the UK Mission, Jerusalem and continue operating after discussions with Israel’s government.
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- 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.
The announcement sets out how the UK says it will maintain its diplomatic presence in Jerusalem.
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The UK government said its Consulate General building in Jerusalem would not close and would be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from the day of the statement. It said the mission would continue operating independently and supporting work with Palestinians. The government also reiterated its view that East Jerusalem is occupied territory and said it did not accept Israel’s legal right to close the consulate.
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UK says Jerusalem consulate will remain open as UK MissionUK Government
The Foreign Secretary said the building would be renamed the UK Mission, Jerusalem and continue operating after discussions with Israel’s government.UK Government
The UK government said the mission would remain independent and provide services and work with Palestinians.UK Government
It restated its position that East Jerusalem is occupied territory and said it does not accept Israel’s legal right to close the consulate.UK Government
The announcement sets out how the UK says it will maintain its diplomatic presence in Jerusalem.UK Government
The UK government said its Consulate General building in Jerusalem would not close and would be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from the day of the statement.UK Government
It said the mission would continue operating independently and supporting work with Palestinians.UK Government
The government also reiterated its view that East Jerusalem is occupied territory and said it did not accept Israel’s legal right to close the consulate.UK Government