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Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns decision to build new settlements in East Jerusalem.

• Updated: 18 December 2012

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

The Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan and the Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.

• Updated: 11 December 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• Updated: 16 May 2012

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.

• Updated: 25 April 2012

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor in London.

• Updated: 19 March 2012

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

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…

• Updated: 20 December 2011

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

Alistair Burt, Minister for the Middle East, has commented on Israeli air strikes on Gaza and rocket attacks by Palestinian groups on Israel.

• Updated: 10 December 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after proposals in the Israeli Knesset to pass legislation that would restrict foreign funding to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

• Updated: 7 December 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London on 3 November to discuss developments in the Middle East.

• Updated: 4 November 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on Israel to reverse the decision, and called for both sides to return to negotiations.

• Updated: 2 November 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.

• Updated: 16 October 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Mr Shalit’s long captivity has been painful for his family and I hope that he will be reunited with them as soon as possible."

• Updated: 11 October 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni to discuss UK-Israel relations and recent events in the region.

• Updated: 6 October 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Settlement expansion is illegal under international law, corrodes trust and undermines the basic principle of land for peace."

• Updated: 27 September 2011

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