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Press center

The Communication section at the Consulate-General aims at advancing and enhancing British-Palestinian relations, while promoting values of democracy, human rights and good government through making information about the UK available and accessable. While working on enhancing relations with the local media, public and private sectors, the section provides information on the political and social life in the UK

FCO Publications

The Foreign Office publishes a variety of books, CDs and publications on various aspects of life in the UK, including political, social, economic and cultural. The Communication Section maintains a library of these publications and CDs, some of which provide an overview about our work in the Palestinian territories. Some are used for reference purposes while a great number is available for distribution.  FCO Publications, books, and videos can be sent to interested individuals or institutions upon request, subject to availability. To request publications and CDs please contact Fadi Adeeb, British Consulate General press officer. e-mail: fadi.adeeb@fco.gov.uk



Press Releases & Official Statements

The Communication section is also responsible for providing information on the consulate activities and projects in the territories.

We also send out official statements issued by the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Ministers and other public institutions on the Middle East to our local press contacts.

If you wish to be included on either one of our lists, please contact British Consulate Communication Manager Fadi Adeeb, e-mail: Fadi.Adeeb@fco.gov.uk


Local & UK Based Media

Staff at the Communication section maintain contact with UK based and local media that aim at developing and strengthening relations with the local and UK based journalists.

UK journalists working in the Palestinian territories are encouraged to contact Karen.Mcluskie@fco.gov.uk

Local journalists working in the Palestinian territories are encouraged to contact Fadi.Adeeb@fco.gov.uk

Recent news and events

David Miliband in Jordan earlier this year

Foreign Secretary in Jordan to discuss Middle East Peace 03 November 2009

David Miliband travelled to Amman in Jordan on 3 November for meetings with HM King Abdullah II and other officials focusing on the Middle East Peace Process.

Ivan Lewis, Minister of State, Crown copyright

Ivan Lewis attends Forum for the Future in Morocco 02 November 2009

Foreign Office Minister, Ivan Lewis, travelled to Morocco for bilateral meetings and to attend the G8 BMENA Forum for the Future 2009.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Crown Copyright

Worsening situation in Jerusalem 29 October 2009

The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Fayyad on 28 October to discuss the worsening situation in Jerusalem.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and Ivan Lewis

UK and Israel - closer links 27 October 2009

Ivan Lewis and the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister met in London and discussed building ever closer links.

UN Human Rights Council session on Goldstone report 16 October 2009

The UN Human Rights Council has concluded its special session on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and East Jerusalem.

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Ms Karen McLuskie - Political Consul

Mr Fadi Adeeb - Communication Manager

Ms Randa Hallak - Press & Public Affairs Assistant

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