Most UK diplomats to leave East Jerusalem consulate as Miliband says 'mission' to remain

The United Kingdom is withdrawing the majority of its diplomatic staff from its consulate in East Jerusalem. Despite the reduction in personnel, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has stated that the mission will continue to operate and maintain its presence in the region.

The decision follows an announcement made by Israel in September, in which the government indicated it would take retaliatory measures against the UK. These actions were reportedly prompted by the British government's implementation of sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements located in the West Bank.