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British Ambassador to Israel and his wife Celia launched fourth Holocaust Survivors Club in Kiryat BIalik
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Foreign Secretary says 2013 offers new opportunities to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by negotiation, he reaffirms UK’s support for a political transition in Syria.
FCO Minister Alistair Burt statement: the approval of new units is a 'provocative action' contrary to Fourth Geneva Convention.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken with the President of the Palestinian Authority about the need for peace in the region.
Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns decision to build new settlements in East Jerusalem.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan and the Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.
FCO Minister Alistair Burt: “Israeli Government has not heeded the calls that we and others had made for Israel to avoid reacting to the UN General Assembly resolution in a way that undermines the Palestinian Authority or a …
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.
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."
The PM said the UK was putting pressure on both sides to de-escalate and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to do everything possible to end the conflict.
Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on Hamas to end its terrorism and violence and Israel to take every opportunity to de-escalate the situation.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "All sides need to demonstrate restraint to prevent a dangerous escalation that would be in no one's interests."
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "It is deeply disappointing that the Government of Israel continues to ignore the appeals of the UK and other friends of Israel"
UK Israel Tech Hub announces 15 winning start-ups to visit London on its new TeXchange programme
The UK Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy Israel launched TeXchange in August of this year, in partnership with London’s Tech City Investment Organisation and UK Trade & Investment.
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