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

Low Severity Europe Ukraine
Date Occurred Oct 08, 2026 13:32 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Oct 08, 2026
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British Foreign Secretary Miliband said the consulate building would remain but would be called 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'.

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  • ID #37727
  • Type General News
  • Region Europe
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Oct 08, 2026
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