Israel reduces UK consulate presence in Jerusalem
Israel’s efforts to close the British consulate in Jerusalem are linked to its broader goal of asserting full sovereignty over the city. In response to UK plans to impose sanctions related to West Bank settlements, Israel threatened to shut the consulate, which has a unique status reporting directly to London. To de-escalate the situation ahead of upcoming elections, Britain will rebrand the consulate as a “mission” and reduce staff, but it will remain independent, maintaining a presence in Jerusalem and the diplomatic status of its diplomats.
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