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UK urges parties to focus on resumption of negotiations and avoid steps that undermine efforts towards a negotiated two-state solution.

• Updated: 12 August 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

• Updated: 9 August 2013

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

Foreign Secretary welcomes resumption of negotiations on the Middle East Peace Process and praises Israeli and Palestinian leadership.

• Updated: 30 July 2013

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

The British Ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould, hosted an Iftar today in Nazareth.

• Updated: 30 July 2013

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

Foreign Secretary re-emphasises UK support for the Middle East Peace Process and underlines strong UK commitment to Israel’s security.

• Updated: 24 July 2013

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

The Foreign Secretary has welcomed US Secretary Kerry’s announcement that Israel and the Palestinians reached agreement on basis for resuming talks.

• Updated: 19 July 2013

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

The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

• Updated: 18 July 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the 22 July Foreign Affairs Council agenda.

• Updated: 17 July 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns decision to grant final approval for housing units in the Israeli settlement of Har Homa.

• Updated: 27 June 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on his and the Foreign Secretary's visits to the Middle East.

• Updated: 24 June 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns settler violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

• Updated: 21 June 2013

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

Foreign Secretary and King Abdullah emphasise need to end Syrian violence and protect neighbouring countries from consequences of the crisis.

• Updated: 20 June 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has updated Parliament on Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils: 24-25 June

• Updated: 18 June 2013

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

Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt reiterated the UK’s commitment to Secretary of State Kerry’s efforts to secure a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, during a four day visit to Israel and the Occupi…

• Updated: 13 June 2013

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

Delegation of British pharmaceutical companies, organisations participating in international BioMed conference in Tel Aviv.

• Updated: 12 June 2013

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

The Ambassador's Toast

• Updated: 5 June 2013

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

William Hague: there is no more urgent global priority than the search for Middle East peace. Courage and leadership are needed on all sides.

• Updated: 24 May 2013

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

William Hague reiterates UK support for efforts to make progress on peace process

• Updated: 24 May 2013

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

Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support for urgent resumption of negotiations on peace process.

• Updated: 24 May 2013

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

Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support for urgent resumption of negotiations on peace process.

• Updated: 24 May 2013

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