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Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Royal Air Force to deploy two helicopters from Cyprus to assist.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following an announcement by the Israeli Security Cabinet that Israeli forces will withdraw from Northern Ghajjar in Lebanon.
The Foreign Secretary spoke to President Abbas today in advance of his meeting with Secretary Clinton next week.
Foreign Secretary William Hague commented after the announcement yesterday that a further 1,352 housing units would be constructed in East Jerusalem settlements.
Ten joint British-Israeli research projects which tackle global challenges in Energy and the Environment have been selected to receive funding through the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership, BIRAX.
The two leaders discussed a broad range of common issues, including the efforts to advance the diplomatic process in the region.
The meeting focused on the status of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians and the need to get beyond the current impasse.
At high-level dinner, William Hague says 'science is rightly one of the cornerstones of the relationship between Britain and Israel - our countries are scientific superpowers.'
Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt. While there he is encouraging parties to take the steps needed to resume direct talks on the Middle East Peace Process.
On 11 October Abdallah Abu Rahma was sentenced to 12 months in prison. The Foreign Office has issued a statement commenting on this development.
Foreign Secretary William Hague commends the leadership of President Abbas, urges further progress on direct negotiations.
Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on expiration of moratorium on new housing construction in Israeli settlements in West Bank.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in New York on Monday.
On the eve of the expected Israeli Government announcement on the moratorium, Foreign Secretary William Hague has renewed Britain’s call for its extension.
Matthew Gould, 39, is the first Jewish ambassador to represent the UK in Israel
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes talks and calls on leaders to show "perseverance, commitment and courage" in pursuit of peace.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the killing of four Israeli citizens in Hebron last night.
The Foreign Office demands the immediate and unconditional release of the Israeli soldier.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after the agreement of direct talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
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