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Israel downgrades U.K. Consulate in East Jerusalem over settler sanctions

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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Last-minute negotiations staved off a full closure of the office that handles Britain’s relations with Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Israel downgrades U.K. Consulate in East Jerusalem over settler sanctions

  2. Has Israel shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem – or downgraded it?

  3. King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension

  4. Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

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