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The UK and international partners call on Israel to take immediate and concrete steps to tackle record high settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK’s new Iran sanctions regime comes into force today, giving the UK extensive new powers to hold Iran and its decision makers to account.
Foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU High Representative gave a statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
The Foreign Secretary hosted a delegation of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries in London.
The UK government has issued a statement condemning the unlawful seizure of MV Galaxy Leader by the Houthis in the Red Sea.
On the 16 November 2023, the second session of the Strategic Dialogue between the United Kingdom and Algeria was held in London.
UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell is in Cairo for talks with Egyptian counterparts and trusted partners, to get further aid into Gaza as quickly as possible.
On 7 November, the British Embassy in Israel marked 30 days since the events of 7 October 2023 in a short ceremony.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Lord Ahmad will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Israel and the West Bank over the next 2 days to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations General Assembly tenth emergency special session on Gaza.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new aid package to provide food, water, healthcare, and shelter for those affected by this severe humanitarian crisis.
The Foreign Secretary is travelling to Egypt, Turkey and Qatar to help prevent the spread of conflict across the region.
UK Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon stated that, 10 years since its accession, Syria must comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention.
British military training teams continue to work alongside all branches of the Lebanese military to support them in their essential roles.
The FCDO condemns recent antisemitic remarks made by President Abbas.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
James Cleverly is on a 3-day visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, which will emphasise the UK's growing partnership with the region.
FCDO statement on Israel Judicial Reforms.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
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