Israel, UK reach agreement on British Consulate closure in East Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel and the United Kingdom have reached an understanding on closing the British Consulate in East Jerusalem. The consulate ended operations Thursday, with the Consul General and 20 diplomats concluding their assignments and departing Israel. Under the agreement, Israel will allow London to maintain a seven-member task force in the British-owned building with significantly reduced activities. Both governments will continue dialogue on the matter.