After Jerusalem embassy move, US changes status of consulate

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Last Updated : Oct 18 2018 | 7:35 PM IST

The United States says it is placing its main diplomatic mission to the Palestinians under the authority of its embassy to Israel.

The State Department said Thursday that merging the Jerusalem Consulate with the newly opened Jerusalem Embassy will achieve "significant efficiencies."

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First Published: Oct 18 2018 | 7:35 PM IST

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