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He also said some of its staff were being withdrawn to “ensure their safety”.
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some → say → safety
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said the British consulate in Jerusalem is “ending its activities today,” with the sign identifying the consulate having been removed.
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sign → say → consulate
The consulate “ceased its functions” with the consul general and 20 diplomats departing Israel, leaving just seven diplomats, he said.
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he → cease → diplomats
He added: “We did not want to reach this point, but the Labour Government’s actions brought us here.”
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actions → add → us
The retaliation comes after the UK accused the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians.
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UK → come → Palestinians
Both Israel and the US criticised the UK’s stance, which involves a ban on imports from illegal settlements in the West Bank and sanctions on individuals and firms providing services to settlers.
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which → criticise → settlers
In a statement, Mr Miliband said: “We have been clear that we do not accept that the Government of Israel has the legal right to close the British Consulate General in Jerusalem, which has been there for nearly 200 years.
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which → say → years
“Following discussions with the Government of Israel, our Consulate General building will not be closing, and will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from today.
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building → follow → today
“The UK Mission, Jerusalem is independent, operational, and will continue to deliver vital services and our work with the Palestinian people.”
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Mission → continue → people
The Foreign Secretary said the UK Mission will maintain long-standing British presence and the UK’s role in support of a two-state solution.
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Mission → say → solution
He added: “Without an understanding, we would not have the necessary assurances for the security and protections of our staff and premises.
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we → add → staff
Accordingly, the UK has temporarily withdrawn a number of staff and families to ensure their safety and security.
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UK → withdraw → safety
“We will work in the coming months to build back up our presence, and we will not take reciprocal action while such discussions are under way and credible.
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discussions → work → way
“The UK stands steadfast by the measures we took on 8 September, in concert with the international community, in support of a two-state solution to deliver peace and security for the people of Israel and Palestine.”
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we → stand → Israel
The consulate, which was first established in 1838, handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city as well as in the West Bank and Gaza.
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which → establish → Bank
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