East JerusalemIsrael ordered 20 British diplomats out of the country.
Palestinians say the consulate reported abuses to London that the Tel Aviv embassy cannot.
Israel is retaliating for Britain’s settlement-trade ban and allows only 7 diplomats to stay in the building.
“We will work in the coming months to build back up our presence,” said Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband.
Former consul general Vincent Fean expects London to wait for Israel’s 27 October election result.
How each outlet framed it
drawn from 300+ reports worldwide
- Al Jazeera Online
- frames Britain's response as retaining building but downgrading to mission status, pledges to build back up presence despite retaliation
- Middle East Eye
- underscores 200-year consulate history, details British property-rights assertion while Israel permits 7-diplomat task force
- Dawn
- emphasizes Israeli-British dialogue to prevent escalation, frames UK commitment to continuing vital services despite downgrades
Sources: Al Jazeera Online, Middle East Eye, Dawn