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

Improving Delivery of Justice for Juveniles: European Union Signs MoU with Ministry of Social Affairs 20 November 2009

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Palestinian Ministry of Social Affairs, European Commission and EUPOL COPPS.

British Consulate, EU, Mercy Corps and PITA launch ICT Business Development Program 12 November 2009

Mercy Corps, in partnership with the Palestinian Information Technology Association of Companies (PITA) and The UK trade association for ICT and consumer electronics (Intellect), officially launched event for the Business Development Program.

New global survivors of terrorism network launched 12 November 2009

A tree-planting ceremony was held in Amman, Jordan, on Monday 9 November on the fourth anniversary of the attacks which killed over 60 people.

Promoting tolerance in the Middle East 11 November 2009

Ivan Lewis met with youth leaders from One Voice, a grass roots organisation which promotes tolerance, dialogue and moderation in the Middle East on Tuesday 10 November.

Foreign Secretary welcomes new Lebanese government 10 November 2009

David Miliband commented on the encouraging news that a new Lebanese government has now been announced.