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Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the news that the Israeli government has legalised three outposts in the West Bank.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has said he is deeply concerned by the execution of three men on 7 April in Gaza by Hamas.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Israeli government to desist from further settlement announcements.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor in London.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt called on the Israeli Government to rescind their decision to move settlers from the illegal West Bank outpost Migron to a new settlement in the West Bank.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt 'deeply concerned' by the recent increase of violence in Gaza and southern Israel.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has welcomed the first transfer of goods from Gaza to the West Bank since 2007.
Ministers agree to set up panel of experts to discuss shared challenges
The visit will introduce leading British content providers to cutting-edge Israeli technology companies with the goal of fostering future partnerships between the sectors in both countries.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the inflammatory words of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem saying that the UK is against any comments that could stir up hatred and prejudice.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt today expressed his deep concern on hearing about the attack on Human Rights Activist Mahmoud Abu Rahma in the Gaza Strip.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon in London today following their discussions in Jerusalem last week.
Speaking at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, the Minister for the Middle East emphasised the importance of standing together to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Ministers met to discuss developments in region as well as key elements of the bilateral relationship.
Alistair Burt: 'During my visit I will be encouraging both sides to seize this opportunity and make real progress towards a negotiated two-state solution.'
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt calls on both sides to show the political leadership needed to break the current impasse.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the decision to build additional structures in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan, and housing in Gilo.
Foreign Secretary has condemned the announcement by the Israeli Government to publish tenders for 1,028 additional housing units in the settlements of Har Homa, Beitar Illit and Givat Ze'ev and of its plans to expand th…
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt as condemned the increased arson attacks on mosques in the West Bank, which are designed to aggravate tensions.
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