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

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.

Ivan Lewis meets members of the Israeli Knesset 10 November 2009

Ivan Lewis met with five members of the Israeli Knesset to stress the importance of UK-Israel bilateral relations and express concern that some Israeli actions in East Jerusalem were unnecessarily provocative.

Palestine on Parliament's agenda 10 November 2009

Ivan Lewis and DfID Minister of State Douglas Alexander attended the annual conference of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Palestine on 9 November.