British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave
The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".
According to Sky News, the UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".
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