Britain’s consulate general in East Jerusalem will continue operating under a new designation as a UK mission, maintaining its independence and focus on serving the Palestinian population, despite Israel’s demand for its closure. The decision follows tensions over the UK’s plans to impose sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The foreign secretary emphasized that the facility will remain fully functional and committed to its role. The move underscores ongoing diplomatic disputes between the two nations over Palestinian policy.
Foreign secretary says former consulate general will remain independent, operational and serving Palestinian peopleThe foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has said Britain’s consulate general building in East Jerusalem will not be closing but will be known as a UK mission, remaining independent, operational and serving Palestinian people.Israel had ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close on Thursday over the UK’s plans to impose sanctions on settlements in the West Bank. Continue reading...
