Britain's Foreign Secretary issued a statement on the status of the country's diplomatic presence in Jerusalem. Following consultations with the Israeli government, it was decided that the building of the British Consulate General will not be closed. From today onwards, the institution will operate under a new name — 'UK Mission, Jerusalem'. The name change reflects an adjustment of the diplomatic format while maintaining the physical presence of the British side in the city. The question of the status of diplomatic representations in Jerusalem remains a politically sensitive issue, given the city's special international legal status and the positions of various states regarding its sovereignty. London's decision to maintain a presence in Jerusalem, albeit under a different designation, could be viewed as an attempt to balance relations with Israel and preserve diplomatic flexibility in the region. No official details have been provided regarding the reasons for the renaming or the future functions of the mission.