UK Downgrades East Jerusalem Consulate as Israel Restricts British Diplomatic Presence

The United Kingdom downgraded its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem while Israel moved to drastically reduce British diplomatic representation in Jerusalem. The bilateral row marks a significant deterioration in UK-Israel diplomatic relations, with both sides taking reciprocal steps to curtail each other's diplomatic footprint in the contested city. The dispute underscores growing tensions between the UK and Israel over the status of East Jerusalem and broader disagreements stemming from the ongoing conflict.