Israel and UK Reach Compromise on Jerusalem Consulate Closure
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Israel and Britain have reached a compromise on the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem, allowing it to operate with a limited staff of seven diplomats. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the agreement, blaming the prior Labour government for the dispute, while British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband contested Israel's legal right to close the consulate. The building will now be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem, continuing services for Palestinians.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel and Britain agreed to a compromise on the British consulate in East Jerusalem, allowing limited operations.
- Seven British diplomats will remain at the site, which will cease to function as an official consulate.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar blamed the Labour government for the diplomatic dispute.
- British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband disputed Israel's legal right to close the consulate.
- The building will be renamed the UK Mission, Jerusalem, and continue serving Palestinians.
- Signs were removed from the consulate building, though the British flag remained flying.
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