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Israel Renames UK Jerusalem Consulate
Israel shifts UK Jerusalem consulate to mission with reduced staff after West Bank sanctions.
In brief
Israel shifts UK Jerusalem consulate to mission with reduced staff after West Bank sanctions. Israel renamed the UK Jerusalem consulate to the UK Mission, Jerusalem with fewer staff following a West Bank import ban. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Consulate Renamed
Israel will rename the British Consulate in Jerusalem to the UK Mission, Jerusalem with smaller staff.
Staff Reduction
Twenty diplomats, including the consul general, will end their assignments and leave Israel.
Task Force Limited
The UK will operate a task force of seven diplomats with very limited activities.
West Bank Sanctions
Israel imposed a West Bank import ban on products from Israeli communities after the UK’s boycott.
Boycott Criticism
Israel called the boycott of West Bank goods a despicable practice harming Jewish citizens.
Public Support
Israel claims public overwhelmingly supports West Bank Jewish communities and opposes Palestinian state creation.
UK Response
The UK will maintain presence and work to rebuild staff after temporary withdrawal.
“Following discussions with the Government of Israel, our Consulate General building will not be closing, and will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from today. The UK Mission, Jerusalem is independent, operational, and will continue to deliver vital services and our work with the Palestinian people.”
The one thing
Israel renamed the UK Jerusalem consulate to the UK Mission, Jerusalem with fewer staff following a West Bank import ban.
