Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The British government says it will retain its presence in occupied East Jerusalem after Israel removed its consulate.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:34:00 UTC.

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

  2. Israel drastically reduces British diplomatic presence in Jerusalem

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  5. Israeli settlers systematically target the Palestinian olive harvest

  6. Israeli settlers take Palestinian olives, and their harvest traditions

  7. Israel shuts down British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem

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