Welcome to the newsroom of the British Consulate General in Jerusalem. Here you will find the latest local news and activities, press releases and speeches delivered by the Foreign Office as well as the British Consulate General in Jerusalem. You can also access our press center which contains a media library with video and photos on our latest activitis, initiatives and projects. If you need more information please contact us.

Recent news and events

UK condemns latest rocket attacks from Gaza 18 March 2010

Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis has spoken out following today’s rocket attack from Gaza which killed one person in Southern Israel.

BCG Support the Nur al-Ain Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted 11 March 2010

On 10th March, the Nur al-Ain Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted celebrated with the British Consulate General the graduation 25 students in a computer skills programme.

Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli building in East Jerusalem 10 March 2010

Foreign Secretary David Miliband condemned yesterday’s decision by Israeli authorities to advance the planning of 1600 units in East Jerusalem.

Ivan Lewis visits Jordan and UAE 26 February 2010

Foreign Office Minister, Ivan Lewis has returned from Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he held meetings with key politicians and NGOs.

Palestinian Journalists triumph in a competition funded by the FCO 25 February 2010

Three Palestinian winners were announced at the annual Inquirers Awards competition for investigative journalism