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The UK government said it would 'undermine' peace efforts if Israel expelled British officials from the Gaza coordination center, which oversees implementation of the UN-backed Gaza ceasefire plan. London stressed its involvement was carried out at the request of the United States and reaffirmed its commitment to seeing the plan through, amid reports that Israel is weighing removing British personnel. The dispute reflects growing friction between Israel and international partners over oversight of the Gaza ceasefire mechanism.