Britain will abstain on Palestinian UN bid, says Hague
Britain will abstain from supporting a Palestinian bid for enhanced membership of the United Nations without assurances, William Hague said earlier today.
International anger grows over Israeli settlement plans
Britain today summoned the Israeli ambassador amid deepening international anger at fresh Israeli settlement expansion plans.
Foreign Secretary 'furious' at Israeli settlement plans
The Foreign Office does not deny reports that that Britain and France are considering withdrawing their ambassadors from Israel.
Israel's answer to Palestine UN vote is a 'deal breaker'
Israel's response to the Palestinians' crushing diplomatic victory at the United Nations late last night is provocative.