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Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says

Original: Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain

Israel says most British diplomats will leave the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, while UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband insists that 'vital services' will continue to operate from the mission. The discrepancy between the two governments' accounts has drawn attention, as the consulate plays a key role in Britain's diplomatic presence covering Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories.

Why now: Conflicting statements from Israel and the UK about the scale of the diplomatic drawdown are prompting scrutiny of bilateral relations.

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• Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain · BBC

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