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

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Israel announced that most UK diplomats would leave the East Jerusalem consulate, with 20 diplomats and the consul general ending their duties in response to UK sanctions on settlements. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that some staff were temporarily withdrawn for security reasons, but the mission will continue to operate as a "UK Mission" delivering vital services.

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Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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

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