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In The Occupied Palestinian Territories
  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns Israeli settlement announcement and urges reversal of decision.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Israel

    Foreign Secretary strongly condemns bus attack in Tel Aviv and calls on all parties to ensure calm.

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

  • The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy visits the OPTs

    Baroness Morris, the UK Trade Envoy to the OPTs visits and calls for the reopening of the Jerusalem Arab Chamber of Commerce.

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

  • FCO responds to EU Court Judgment on Hamas

    UK will work to ensure listing of Hamas is maintained in the EU.

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

  • UK gives $4.7 million to meet Gaza shelter needs through UNRWA

    The UK has contributed a further $4.7 million to the UNRWA Flash Appeal for Gaza, to help meet the shelter needs of refugees.

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

  • Foreign Secretary shocked by death of Palestinian Minister

    Foreign Secretary shocked by the death of Palestinian Minister and calls for swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • There is a future in Jerusalem for Palestinians

    Dr Alastair McPhail hosts Jerusalemite youth activists, representatives of local and international NGOs at the Palestine Heritage Museum.

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

  • British Minister meets mayor of Bethlehem

    Francis Maude visited Bethlehem and met the Mayor, Vera Baboun, to discuss the challenges faced by the community.

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

  • Universal Childhood Day Photo Competition

    Photo competition to find the best images which demonstrate the meaning of childhood in the Palestinian territories.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets US Secretary of State for talks

    Foreign Secretary condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack as he meets John Kerry for talks on violence in Middle East, Iran nuclear talks and relations with Russia.

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

  • British Consul General condemns burning of mosque in al-Mughayyir

    Dr. Alastair McPhail the British Consul General in Jerusalem condemns the burning of a mosque in Al-Mughayyir on Wednesday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Israel and the OPTs

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and Al-Arroub and highlights need for calm.

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

  • British Consul General visits Jenin

    Alastair McPhail visited the Jenin Governorate yesterday, and met the Governor of Jenin and the Mayor.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood condemns latest Israeli government settlement announcement.

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

  • British Minister announces new UK support for the Palestinian Authority

    British Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories on 13-14 October.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 14 October 2014

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Israel-Palestine relations, Syria and Ebola.

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

  • How to apply for a UK visa

    The following is a step by step guide to apply for a visa to the UK:

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

  • Swayne: return to status quo in Gaza not an option

    International community cannot continue to pick up the pieces in Gaza indefinitely, warns International Development Minister Desmond Swayne, as he sets out new UK support.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Foreign Office Minister for Middle East Tobias Ellwood made first official visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Israel

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood visits Israel to discuss peace process, regional issues and UK-Israel relations.

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