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FCO Minister Alistair Burt: “Israeli Government has not heeded the calls that we and others had made for Israel to avoid reacting to the UN General Assembly resolution in a way that undermines the Palestinian Authority or a …

• Updated: 3 December 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.

• Updated: 1 December 2012

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A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 30 November 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague: "If this was a terrorist attack we condemn it unreservedly. We are clear that terrorists must not be allowed to set the agenda."

• Updated: 21 November 2012

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The PM said the UK was putting pressure on both sides to de-escalate and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to do everything possible to end the conflict.

• Updated: 17 November 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on Hamas to end its terrorism and violence and Israel to take every opportunity to de-escalate the situation.

• Updated: 16 November 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague: "All sides need to demonstrate restraint to prevent a dangerous escalation that would be in no one's interests."

• Updated: 12 November 2012

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Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "It is deeply disappointing that the Government of Israel continues to ignore the appeals of the UK and other friends of Israel"

• Updated: 7 November 2012

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UK Israel Tech Hub announces 15 winning start-ups to visit London on its new TeXchange programme

• Updated: 24 October 2012

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The UK Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy Israel launched TeXchange in August of this year, in partnership with London’s Tech City Investment Organisation and UK Trade & Investment.

• Updated: 24 October 2012

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Invitation to attend Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference as part of British delegation

• Updated: 3 October 2012

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Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt responds to news that an IDF soldier had been killed earlier today at the Israeli-Egyptian border in an attack by militants.

• Updated: 21 September 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke after the Israeli Cabinet approved the potential upgrading of Ariel College, which would create the first university in a settlement illegal under international law.

• Updated: 10 September 2012

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Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the attack against the Trappist monastery in Latrun on the West Bank on 3 September.

• Updated: 6 September 2012

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Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt spoke after protestors attempted to disrupt a performance by the Israeli dance company Batsheva at the Edinburgh Festival.

• Updated: 31 August 2012

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Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the announcement of further settlement tenders to the south of East Jerusalem.

• Updated: 24 August 2012

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The UK Israel Tech Hub launches TeXchange, a tech and innovation exchange programme for British and Israeli entrepreneurs

• Updated: 22 August 2012

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"We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s condemnation of this serious incident and his stated commitment that the Israeli authorities will investigate it thoroughly”.

• Updated: 19 August 2012

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Foreign Office spokesperson comments on the Israeli Land Authority's announcement today of tenders for the construction of 171 homes in settlements of Har Homa and Pisgat Ze’ev in East Jerusalem.

• Updated: 29 June 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Israel’s announcement authorising new settlement units across the West Bank and urges the Israeli Government to change its approach.

• Updated: 8 June 2012

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