Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Government must move the UK embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Closed 42 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to move the UK embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

If the UK is serious about its commitment for lasting peace in the Middle East it must move the UK embassy.

The UK Government must recognise Jerusalem as being the capital of Israel.
Every nation has the right to choose the location of its capital city.
Israel has chosen Jerusalem.

Timeline

13 Oct 2022 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 42
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 13 Oct 2022
Closed 13 Apr 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.