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Israel told it cannot close UK consulate in Jerusalem
Original: Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised https://www.theguardian.com/politi
UK Foreign Office lawyers have reportedly concluded that Israel has no legal right to shut the British consulate in Jerusalem, which serves as the UK's diplomatic representative to the Palestinian authorities. The advice underscores longstanding tensions between London and Jerusalem over the consulate's status, as Israel has sought to assert authority over diplomatic missions in the contested city.
Why now: UK-Israel diplomatic friction over Jerusalem is in the news following the reported legal advice
IsraelUnited KingdomUK Foreign OfficeJerusalemBritish consulate in Jerusalem
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- Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/28/israel-no-right-close-jerusalem-uk-consulate-foreign-office-advised # WorldNews # Politics # MiddleEast · guardian_world@robot.villas · 2
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