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Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt comments on the Israeli Interior Ministry’s announcement that over 900 housing units will be constructed in East Jerusalem.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the Government of Israel's decision to advance plans for a further 4,000 East Jerusalem settlement housing units.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has condemned the decision of the Israeli Government to build housing units in the illegal West Bank settlement of Ariel.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned attacks in Southern Israel on 18 August.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt deplores "senseless" attack on a mosque in Qusra.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt raised concerns at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference about Iran, Syria and North Korea's nuclear programmes.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the best outcome in New York this week would be for the Palestinians and Israelis to agree to return to direct negotiations.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that time is running out for a two-state solution to the Middle East Peace Process.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Settlement expansion is illegal under international law, corrodes trust and undermines the basic principle of land for peace."
UK welcomes the determination of Israeli authorities to pursue the criminals responsible.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni to discuss UK-Israel relations and recent events in the region.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Mr Shalit’s long captivity has been painful for his family and I hope that he will be reunited with them as soon as possible."
Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.
Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt hopes the release will see progress on Middle East peace & reconciliation.
UK Prime Minister said today regarding Gilad Shalit's return to Israel and to his family:
British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, met Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad at the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem on 28 October.
Commenting on the Israeli air strikes on Gaza and the rocket attacks by Palestinian militant groups on Israel, all today, Foreign Office Minister Mr Jeremy Browne issued a statement.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on Israel to reverse the decision, and called for both sides to return to negotiations.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London on 3 November to discuss developments in the Middle East.
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