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The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on discussions that the Government has had with the Palestinian leadership, and how the Government intends to proceed regarding the Palestinian resolution at the UN.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Israel's UPR at the Human Rights Council.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
William Hague stresses the need for an immediate de-escalation and restoration of the November 2012 ceasefire.
Sir Simon Fraser visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories to strengthen bilateral relations with the Palestinian Authority.
Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt calls for both sides to return to direct negotiations during a visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Annual Women, Peace and Security UN Security Council Open Debate: Strengthening Women’s Resilience and Leadership as a Path to Peace in Regions Plagued by Armed Groups
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UNGA High Level Dialogue on the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA).
The UK’s partnership with Palestinian women, is delivering real results on the ground. However, there is still much more to do.
Dr Alastair McPhail hosts Jerusalemite youth activists, representatives of local and international NGOs at the Palestine Heritage Museum.
"Peace is the only solution" says the Deputy Prime Minister after talking with the Palestinian President.
Statement delivered by UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative Mark Lyall Grant to UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East
The Foreign Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons today, 14 July, on the UK response to the Gaza crisis and the need for a ceasefire.
Foreign Secretary shocked by the death of Palestinian Minister and calls for swift and transparent investigation.
Foreign Secretary William Hague commends the leadership of President Abbas, urges further progress on direct negotiations.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement from FCO Minister, Lord Ahmad, on his return from the Middle East.
Rt Hon David Willetts MP, British Minister for Universities and Science, visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Decisions, documents and minutes from UK-Palestinian Authority political, trade and partnership agreement.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Middle East Peace Process
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