The Israeli government has formally notified the British consulate in East Jerusalem that it must cease operations. According to reports, diplomats assigned to the mission have been given 30 days to wind down their activities and will lose their official accreditation. Additionally, UK representatives currently participating in a U.S.-led Gaza coordination mission, as well as British diplomats based in Ramallah, have been ordered to leave within seven days.

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband addressed the development in an interview with BBC Radio, characterizing the closure as a "regrettable and damaging" decision. Miliband stated that the UK government had anticipated potential retaliation from Israel, noting that other nations, such as the Netherlands, faced similar diplomatic consequences after imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements. He dismissed suggestions that the UK would alter its policy in response to the closure.

While the reports agree on the timeline for the consulate's closure and the revocation of diplomatic status, they highlight a clear diplomatic rift. The Israeli government's decision is framed by the UK as a direct response to British sanctions, while the logistical details regarding the expulsion of specific diplomatic personnel—including those involved in Gaza coordination—underscore the severity of the current diplomatic friction between the two nations.