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  • Foreign Secretary’s Rosh Hashanah message

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends best wishes to the Jewish community ahead of the Jewish New Year.

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

  • UK deplores Israeli government decision to expropriate land in West Bank

    UK deplores Israeli decision to expropriate land near Bethlehem and urges Israel to reverse the decision.

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

  • Minister for Middle East welcomes Gaza ceasefire

    The Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, today welcomed the Egyptian brokered ceasefire.

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

  • PM calls with the Emir of Qatar, King of Saudi Arabia and King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to the Emir of Qatar, the King of Saudi Arabia and the King of Jordan this evening (18 August 2014).

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

  • PM calls with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

    David Cameron spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 14 August 2014

    A statement on today's COBR meeting on Iraq and the Prime Minister's call with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes further extension of Gaza ceasefire

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes five day extension of Gaza ceasefire and highlights need to tackle underlying issues.

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

  • Government announces findings of review of licensed exports to Israel

    The government has today (12 August 2014) announced the findings of a review of licensed exports to Israel.

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

  • Joint statement on the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza strip

    Joint statement issued by Philip Hammond, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Laurent Fabius, Foreign Minister of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the situation in Gaza

    Our objective is to maintain a ceasefire allowing meaningful negotiations leading to a sustainable solution that will allow Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace and security

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

  • Press briefing: morning 4 August 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on WW1 commemorations, Ebola, the Help to Buy scheme and Gaza-Israel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Gaza crisis with Israeli Foreign and Justice Ministers

    The Foreign Secretary reiterates the UK’s position on the need for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reacts to breakdown of Gaza ceasefire

    Philip Hammond says number one priority is ending the suffering of the people of Gaza and calls again for urgent humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

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

  • Joint call with Obama, Merkel, Hollande and Renzi

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama, Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Renzi in a joint call this afternoon.

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

  • Foreign Secretary joins other ministers in call for extended ceasefire in Gaza

    Philip Hammond attended talks on 26 July with Laurent Fabius, John Kerry and other ministers from across Europe, Turkey and Qatar to discuss ongoing violence in Gaza

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

  • British ministers comment on deaths at UN school

    Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders

    Philip Hammond deeply concerned by Gaza crisis; urges continued efforts towards ceasefire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Gaza Human Rights resolution will not aid peace process

    Philip Hammond says UN Human Rights Council resolution will not help achieve ceasefire and is fundamentally unbalanced.

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

  • Statement on MH17 disaster, and Israel and Gaza: National Security Council Meeting 21 July

    This statement provides an update from the NSC meeting on the UK response to the MH17 disaster and Eastern Ukraine; and Israel and Gaza.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine and Gaza

    The Prime Minister updated the House of Commons on the flight MH17 disaster, Ukraine and Gaza.

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