Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signage as Israeli shutdown order expires - Reuters
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Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
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UK says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as its mission - Middle East Eye.
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Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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British consulate in Jerusalem shuts with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.
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The British consulate in Jerusalem has shut with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.The Israeli Government said to close down the embassy, which represents the Britain in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, within 30 days of the sanctions announcement on September 8.Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, the consulate will lose its diplomatic status later today, barring about 30 diplomats from legally operating from the building.Westminster was said to be making a last-ditch attempt this week to persuade Israel not to close the consulate, but Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said his country would hold firm.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The consulate, first established in 1838, handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, as well as in the West Bank and Gaza.It is a separate mission from the UK embassy in Tel Aviv, the country's main diplomatic interface with Israel.According to Israeli media, Britain is gearing up to expel up to 27 Israeli diplomats...
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Thursday marks 30 days since Israel's foreign minister ordered the closure of the UK consulate in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Former British consul Vincent Fean says Israel is acting unlawfully by demanding the UK close its consulate.
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A: Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
B: The British consulate in Jerusalem has shut with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.The Israeli Government said to close down the embassy, which represents the Britain in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, within 30 days of the sanctions announcement on September 8.Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, the consulate will lose its diplomatic status later today, barring about 30 diplomats from legally operating from the building.Westminster was said to be making a last-ditch attempt this week to persuade Israel not to close the consulate, but Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said his country would hold firm.
negation mismatch
A: UK says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as its mission - Middle East Eye.
B: The British consulate in Jerusalem has shut with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.The Israeli Government said to close down the embassy, which represents the Britain in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, within 30 days of the sanctions announcement on September 8.Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, the consulate will lose its diplomatic status later today, barring about 30 diplomats from legally operating from the building.Westminster was said to be making a last-ditch attempt this week to persuade Israel not to close the consulate, but Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said his country would hold firm.
negation mismatch
A: British consulate in Jerusalem shuts with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.
B: The British consulate in Jerusalem has shut with more than 20 diplomats forced to leave Israel.The Israeli Government said to close down the embassy, which represents the Britain in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, within 30 days of the sanctions announcement on September 8.Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, the consulate will lose its diplomatic status later today, barring about 30 diplomats from legally operating from the building.Westminster was said to be making a last-ditch attempt this week to persuade Israel not to close the consulate, but Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said his country would hold firm.
Summary
**Summary:** Britain has removed signage from its East Jerusalem consulate as Israeli authorities' shutdown order expires, following a previous Israeli decision to close the British mission there after sanctions on illegal settlements. **Why It Matters:** This action underscores tensions between Israel and Britain over their respective diplomatic missions in Jerusalem, highlighting ongoing disputes regarding international representation
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