# UK consulate in East Jerusalem to remain open as a mission, Miliband says

https://mins.news/en/item/90926

- The Guardian, 2026-10-08 06:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/08/uk-consulate-east-jerusalem-remain-open-uk-mission-ed-miliband

> Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain’s consulate general in East Jerusalem would stay open as an independent UK mission serving Palestinians. Israel ordered it closed on Thursday over Britain’s plans to sanction West Bank settlements. Britain has withdrawn some staff and families and plans to rebuild its presence, but will take no reciprocal action against Israel while talks continue.

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