Israel and Britain Agree on East Jerusalem Consulate Status
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Israel and Britain have reached a diplomatic compromise concerning the British consulate in East Jerusalem, preventing the expulsion of Israeli diplomats from London. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that seven British diplomats will operate a task force in the building, which has ceased being a consulate. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, however, insisted the consulate remains open under a new name, disputing Israel's authority to close it. Other Israeli retaliatory measures against Britain remain in place.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel and Britain reached a compromise on the British consulate in East Jerusalem, averting diplomat expulsions.
- Seven British diplomats will operate a task force in the building, which Israel says is no longer a consulate.
- Britain insists the consulate remains open under a new name, disputing Israel's authority to close it.
- The agreement allows for continued discussions between the two governments.
- Other Israeli retaliatory measures against Britain remain in effect.
- The dispute began after Britain imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements.
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