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British Diplomats to Maintain Scaled-Down Mission in East Jerusalem Amid Closing Deadline
Just the facts
British diplomats will maintain a scaled-down mission in East Jerusalem despite local restrictions and pressures following UK sanctions levied against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Israel indicated in September that it would act against the consulate presence, leading to overnight removals of diplomatic signage. Foreign Secretary David Miliband and UK officials confirmed that vital consular services will continue from the reduced facility.
Why this is news
Following Israeli actions prompted by UK sanctions on illegal settlements, British diplomatic operations in East Jerusalem were scaled back.
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