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In The Occupied Palestinian Territories
  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza

    The Foreign Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons today, 14 July, on the UK response to the Gaza crisis and the need for a ceasefire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks and discussions on the violence in Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for ceasefire in Gaza

    William Hague stresses the need for an immediate de-escalation and restoration of the November 2012 ceasefire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges de-escalation in southern Israel and Gaza

    William Hague condemns rocket attacks on Israel and is deeply concerned by escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.

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

  • Theresa May visits the OPTs

    UK Home Secretary visits the Palestinian Territories, meets Prime Minister Hamdallah and reiterates the UK’s strong support to the PA

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns murder of Palestinian teenager

    Foreign Secretary condemns the murder of Palestinian teenager and welcomes Israel’s commitment to bring perpetrators to justice.

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

  • 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