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  • Aircraft carrying UK aid on their way to help Iraqis

    RAF Hercules C130s are getting desperately needed aid to Iraq.

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

  • UK completes incineration of Syrian chemicals

    FCO Minister welcomes international cooperation on destruction of Syrian chemical components; underlines need for international unity to end the appalling conflict.

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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

  • Joint statement by Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Libya

    The governments of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States commend the convening of the Libya Council of Representatives as an important step towards putting Libya's democratic transition back …

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

  • FCO Minister condemns attack in Arsal, Lebanon

    Mr Ellwood condemns attacks, sends his condolences to the families of those killed, and urges a swift end to the violence.

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

  • Sir Alan Duncan appointed Government Special Envoy

    Sir Alan Duncan has been appointed as the Government’s Special Envoy to Yemen and Special Envoy to Oman.

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

  • Extra £2 million in UK aid for the displaced of Gaza

    New support to UN Relief and Works Agency will help nearly 8,000 families.

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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

  • FCO Minister calls for unfettered aid access in Syria

    Tobias Ellwood urges world not to turn its attention from Syria as over 1700 reported dead in a week.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria

    Tobias Ellwood condemns reported threats against Christians in Iraq and Syria.

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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

  • Middle East Minister welcomes Syria sanctions

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes new penalties against Assad allies.

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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

  • PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu

    The Prime Minister spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this evening (20 July) about the situation in Israel and Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia

    Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia and offers condolences to the victims and their families.

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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