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UK Removes Jerusalem Consulate Sign
Israel has proceeded to close most of the British diplomats at the United Kingdom Consulate in East Jerusalem in response to British sanctions against settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel announced the termination of the duties of 20 diplomats and the removal of the consulate's sign, while a limited team of seven diplomats remains inside the building to work within a restricted scope. In contrast, Britain confirmed that it would continue its work with the Palestinians and decided to operate under the name "United Kingdom Mission in Jerusalem" instead of the consulate, with some staff temporarily withdrawn for security reasons. These developments come amid escalating tensions between the two sides, prompted by British sanctions that consider settlement activities in the West Bank to be illegal. The consulate is an important part of the UK’s relations with the Palestinians, and Israel has not taken any action against British personnel following an agreement not to fully close the building.
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