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UK Reviews Options After Israel Closes East Jerusalem Consulate

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Israel closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem, ending nearly 200 years of diplomatic presence.
Dominic Grieve KC said the closure unlawfully asserts Israeli sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem.
Sir Vincent Fean warned a legal challenge could force the UK to accept Israeli Supreme Court jurisdiction.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK is reviewing options to stop the consulate closure.

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Israel closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem, ending nearly 200 years of diplomatic presence.
Dominic Grieve KC said the closure unlawfully asserts Israeli sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem.
Sir Vincent Fean warned a legal challenge could force the UK to accept Israeli Supreme Court jurisdiction.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK is reviewing options to stop the consulate closure.