Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate, Israel says, as Miliband says 'vital services' to remain
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
BBC News reports: Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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