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The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

20 March 2025 — Speech

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.

Middle East: Foreign Secretary statement, 20 March 2025

20 March 2025 — Statement to Parliament

The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has provided an update to the House of Commons on the conflict in Gaza.

PM meeting with Eli Sharabi: 7 March 2025

7 March 2025 — Press release

The Prime Minister hosted Eli Sharabi in Downing Street this morning.

Conclusion of UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Lord Pickles’ speech

3 March 2025 — Speech

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the UK’s achievements over the past year and handed over the presidency to Israel.

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• Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza
  • 21 March 2025
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• The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council
  • 20 March 2025
  • Speech
• Middle East: Foreign Secretary statement, 20 March 2025
  • 20 March 2025
  • Oral statement

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• Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza
  • 21 March 2025
  • Press release
• The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council
  • 20 March 2025
  • Speech
• Middle East: Foreign Secretary statement, 20 March 2025
  • 20 March 2025
  • Oral statement

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  • 30 January 2025
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• OFSI General Licence - INT/2023/3749168
  • 9 October 2024
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  • 2 September 2024
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