When the British government banned the import of goods and services from illegal settlements on September 8, Israel responded by ordering the closure of the British consulate.
The closure has now been implemented, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced, although seven diplomats are allowed to remain and carry out “limited” activities.
The British choose to call the consulate - which has existed in Jerusalem for 200 years - a “legation”.
“The UK stands firmly by the measures we took on September 8,” Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband wrote in a press release.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) describes Israel's decision as “illegal” and part of attempts to impose “Israeli sovereignty over the occupied city.”
