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Consulate General of the United Kingdom, Jerusalem

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British Consulate General in Jerusalem
הקונסוליה הכללית הבריטית בירושלים
القنصلية البريطانية العامة في القدس
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LocationJerusalem
Address15 Nashashibi Street, Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is the British diplomatic representation in Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The consulate is located in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem.[1]

History

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In February 2021, the British Consul-General in Jerusalem, Philip Hall, condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank as "illegal and an obstacle to restarting peace talks".[2]

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom officially recognised the State of Palestine.[3]

Consuls list

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See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. "British Consulate General Jerusalem". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  2. "UK official condemns Israel settlements". Middle East Monitor. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. "UK formally recognises Palestinian State". GOV.UK. 21 September 2025. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  4. "Change of Her Majesty's Consul-General to Jerusalem: Spring 2021". GOV.UK.
  5. "Change of His Majesty's Consul-General to Jerusalem: Helen Winterton".
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