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In The Occupied Palestinian Territories
  • UK government to double public donations for Gaza

    The UK will match pound for pound the first £2 million donations to the DEC Gaza appeal

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

  • Foreign secretary speaks to president Abbas

    Philip Hammond spoke to President Abbas and expressed his condolences for the appalling loss of life and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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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

  • DFID steps up support for emergency health and sanitation in Gaza

    £3 million in funding has been awarded to 10 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help more than half a million people in Gaza.

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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

  • Extra UK aid to get food into Gaza

    The UK has announced £3 million in new funding so the World Food Programme can get emergency food to more than 300,000 people 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

  • UK assistance to Gaza this week reaches £7 million

    Britain to provide extra £2 million for the Gaza Flash Appeal

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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

  • New UK support for civilians caught up in Gaza violence

    In response to continuing violence in Gaza, the UK is providing emergency support to help tens of thousands of Palestinians.

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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

  • Press briefing: morning 21 July 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the MH17 plane crash, Student Loans Company, pensions and Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for enduring ceasefire in Gaza

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls for lasting ceasefire in Gaza and highlights need to address underlying causes of the conflict.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 July 2014

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU Council, Spare Room Subsidy, Gaza and European Court of Human Rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Egyptian ceasefire initiative in Gaza and Israel

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond urges parties in Gaza and Israel to take this opportunity to end hostilities.

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