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On 11 October Abdallah Abu Rahma was sentenced to 12 months in prison. The Foreign Office has issued a statement commenting on this development.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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.
The Foreign Office has issued a statement following the UN Secretary-General's announcement of a panel of inquiry into the interception of the Gaza flotilla on 31 May, and today's clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has today welcomed Israel's decision to move from a list of 120 permitted goods to a list of specific prohibited items in Gaza.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken on the anniversary of the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed today's announcement on Israel's intentions to ease restrictions on Gaza.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt meets with British participants of the Gaza flotilla.
The Foreign Secretary has made a statement about the Government of Israel's Gaza Flotilla inquiry.
I am glad that the interception of the Rachel Corrie has been resolved peacefully
Speaking on BBC News, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the UN Security Council's call for a transparent investigation, and discussed the situation of British Nationals involved in the incident.
The Foreign Secretary gave a stronger response to Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla in address to the House of Commons Wednesday afternoon.
The Foreign Secretary addresses the House of Commons detailing the UK's response to Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla and the latest on the efforts to secure the safety of all British nationals involved in the inc…
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