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Foreign Office says staff should resign if they disagree ‘profoundly’ over Gaza

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The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning after challenging UK policy on Gaza

Department’s top officials respond to last month’s letter from more than 300 civil servants who raised concerns

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025

Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree on Gaza

Around 300 staff at the Government department have sent a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy raising concerns about Israel’s conduct in Gaza.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Why travellers are eyeing nation plagued by ‘extreme violence’

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The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Foreign Office met with pro-Israel lobbyist to discuss arms sales

A top Foreign Office official met with a pro-Israel lobbyist, reportedly to discuss arms exports to Tel Aviv

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

British diplomats among 25 fired on by Israeli troops during West Bank visit

Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 25 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Minister condemns Israeli military after British diplomats caught in shooting

Two British diplomats are understood to have been among a group of around 20 people involved in the West Bank city of Jenin.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Iranian ambassador summoned after three men charged with spying offences

‘Protecting national security remains our top priority and Iran must be held accountable for its actions’, Foreign Office says

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Diplomat makes history as first refugee to become a UK high commissioner

Kanbar Hossein-Bor, who says his mother once feared he ‘might not be British enough’, lands Fiji post

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

MPs push for Russian asset seizures as Government targets tech and diamond trade

Sanctions are ‘a powerful tool in our armoury’, Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025