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Press Statement on the Divestment from Israeli assets by the UK’s Biggest Private Pension Fund
The UK’s biggest private pension fund, USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme), has divested £80 million from Israeli assets implicated in the illegal colonial occupation of the Palestinian territory.We welcome this principled policy as it moves us a step closer to peace
Press Statement on the UK Government’s Decision to Drop the Intervention in the ICC Case Against Israel
We welcome the UK government’s decision to drop its intervention with the International Criminal Court (ICC) questioning its jurisdiction in issuing arrest warrants against senior Israeli leaders.H.E. Ambassador Husam Zomlot said: “This is a significant step in aligning the UK
Statement: Ambassador Zomlot calls on UK MPs to vote for an end to the genocide in Gaza
Ahead of the UK Parliament’s vote on a ceasefire in Gaza on 21 February 2024, the head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, Dr. Husam Zomlot, said:“We welcome the mounting support in the UK parliament for an immediate and
Briefing note: Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill – House of Lords
On Tuesday 20th February (2024), Members of Parliament will vote on the second reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill. The Palestinian Mission to the UK expresses its grave concern about the bill. The proposed legislation
Important announcement to our fellow citizens
Important announcementDear fellow citizens, due to security precautions, no bags or luggage will be allowed inside the embassy building with visitors We also kindly remind you that the visitors will not be received without prior appointments.Our primary aim is to
Briefing note: Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill – House of common
On Wednesday 10th January (2024), Members of Parliament will vote on the third reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill. The Palestinian Mission to the UK expresses its grave concern about the bill. The proposed legislation
PRESS RELEASE : Palestinian Mission to the UK calls on MPs to vote for an immediate ceasefire.
Ahead of a vote in the U.K. parliament on 15th of November, we urge British members of parliament to vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to support an end to the ongoing atrocities, mass killings and destruction faced by
Statement on Welsh parliament (Senedd) vote to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
The Palestinian Mission to the UK welcomes the vote on 8 November by the Welsh parliament, the Senedd, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.We agree wholeheartedly with John Williams MS (Newport East) that there is “no military solution,”
Press Statement: Vote at UN Human Rights Council is incompatible with UK policy and international law
Today, the UK voted against a resolution in the UNHRC that calls for an annual update of the UN's database of international companies operating in Israel's illegal settlements inside occupied Palestinian territory. This is incompatible with the UK's official position