Israel: Embassies
Commons · Question 28012 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the UK consulate in Jerusalem from unlawful obstruction by Israel.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 16 Sep 2026
The Israeli authority decision to close the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem is deeply regrettable. The focus now is on ensuring we can continue our diplomatic work and supporting efforts towards a two-state solution. The UK stands by the announceme...