Watch: Why was the sign at the British consulate in East Jerusalem removed?
Summary
Israel decided to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem because the UK placed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The UK says the consulate will stay open but will operate under a new name: the UK Mission.Key Facts
- Israel announced it would shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions.
- The UK sanctions target Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law.
- Israel gave the UK 30 days to close the consulate after the sanctions were announced.
- The UK tried to prevent the closure before the deadline but was unsuccessful.
- The UK insists the consulate building will remain open as the "UK Mission."
- The British consulate in East Jerusalem is separate from the UK embassy located in Tel Aviv.
- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband views the change as a positive outcome.
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