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In The Occupied Palestinian Territories
  • William Hague concerned over deaths of Palestinians in the West Bank

    William Hague urges parties to avoid actions that could exacerbate tensions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hugh Robertson visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    British Minister expresses concern at abduction of Israeli teenagers and situation on the ground.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Israeli teenagers

    William Hague condemns abduction of Israeli youths and expresses concern at violence on the ground.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benjamin Saoul meets with new Palestinian ministers in Gaza

    British Deputy Consul General met with the four ministers in the new Palestinian interim technocratic government who are based in Gaza.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary deplores Israeli decisions on settlement expansion

    William Hague deplores Israeli steps on settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and emphasises need for lasting peace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of new Palestinian interim government

    William Hague highlights that UK support will rest on its commitment to international principles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Alastair McPhail hosts Sirius reception for young entrepreneurs

    The British Consulate General in Jerusalem held a reception in Ramallah to launch the Sirius Programme for young entrepreneurs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First round of UK-Palestinian Strategic Dialogue held in Ramallah

    FCO Director for Near East and North Africa David Quarrey heads high-level delegation for inaugural UK-Palestinian Strategic Dialogue.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK opens legal clinic for Jerusalemites living behind the barrier

    The British Consulate inaugurated a legal advice centre in a Palestinian neighborhood cut off from Jerusalem by the Separation Barrier.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM meets President Abbas

    The Prime Minister welcomed President Abbas to Downing Street this afternoon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg meets President Abbas

    "Peace is the only solution" says the Deputy Prime Minister after talking with the Palestinian President.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sirius Programme now accepting applicants

    Sirius is a UKTI programme that helps young people from around the world make their business ideas a reality in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion

    William Hague condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion in the West Bank and says negotiations are only way to peace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office condemns West Bank violence

    The Foreign Office condemns appalling attack in the West Bank and expresses concern at death at Aida refugee camp.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for International Relations

    Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East Peace Process and Iran nuclear negotiations with Israeli Minister for International Relations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Consul General visits Bethlehem

    Deputy Consul General, Benjamin Saoul, and a team from the British Consulate General in Jerusalem visited Bethlehem today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New changes to our visa service in East Jerusalem

    From 01 April 2014, Teleperformance Ltd will take over the running of our Visa Application Centres in East Jerusalem.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Minister for Universities visits OPTs

    Rt Hon David Willetts MP, British Minister for Universities and Science, visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government