UK in Israel

Welcome to the new website of the British Embassy in Israel! Our site will help you discover all you need to know about the UK - from doing business, to visas, passports and all the latest news and statements on Britain's role in the Middle East.

Important notice: Please note that the Consular section will close to the public at 11.30 hrs on Friday 19 February 2010.  The section will re-open on Monday 22 February at 08.00 hrs.

The Ambassador Writes

In his new online column, Ambassador Tom Phillips writes about the many faces of the small but diverse Israel.

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LOCATE is our new and improved online registration service for British nationals travelling or living in Israel.

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The UK's role in the Middle East Peace Process

This is a critical time for the Middle East Peace Process. The UK’s position on the Arab-Israeli conflict is clear: We believe that there is no viable alternative to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.

Find out more about Britain and the Middle East Peace Process.

LATEST NEWS

Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day the Prime Minister meets remarkable British POW whose courageous actions saved Auschwitz prisoner
25 January 2010
Prime Minister Brown said: "Denis Avey and his extraordinary acts of kindness and compassion for others, that give us hope for the future."

UK Government Contributing an additional £29,000 to BIRAX
18 January 2010
Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis expressed delight that UK government is to contribute an additional £29,000 to the Britain-Israel Research and Academic Exchange partnership (BIRAX).

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