UK says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as its mission

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UK says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as its mission

8 October 2026 08:02 BST

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Thursday that the country's consulate general building in occupied East Jerusalem would not be closing, instead it would be known as a UK Mission.

It will remain independent, operational and serving Palestinian people.



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