UK keeps Jerusalem mission open despite Israeli closure order
Britain will keep its diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem open despite an Israeli order to close the consulate, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Thursday, averting an immediate escalation between the two allies as talks continue over the dispute. Mr Miliband said the building would remain independent and operational under a new name, “UK mission, Jerusalem”, and continue serving…
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced on Thursday that the UK will maintain its diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem, contrary to an Israeli order to close the consulate. The building will continue operating under a new name, "UK Mission, Jerusalem," and will serve Palestinians in Jerusalem and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Mr. Miliband stated that the consulate would remain independent and operational. The decision came hours after workers removed identifying signs and plaques from the building, though the British flag remained flying. This move aims to avert an immediate escalation between the two allies while ongoing talks continue over the dispute.
The UK government has been working to preserve its diplomatic presence for Palestinians while avoiding conflict with Israel.
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