UK keeps Jerusalem mission open despite Israeli closure order

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

Britain will keep its diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem open despite an Israeli order to close the consulate, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Thursday, averting an immediate escalation between the two allies as talks continue over the dispute. Mr Miliband said the building would remain independent and operational under a new name, UK Mission, Jerusalem , and continue serving Palestinians…

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