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Next UK Ambassador to Israel. Former Ambassador to Somalia and DRC, and Africa Director at Foreign Office. Retweets not endorsements, just interesting.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 31

    אני מאושר לחזור לישראל כשגריר תפקידי הראשון בחו״ל היה בישראל ותמיד קיוויתי להזדמנות לשרת שם שוב

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  2. Retweeted
    Feb 25

    We cannot and will not turn a blind eye to Hizballah’s terrorist activities. So today we have announced they will be proscribed in full by the UK govt. This decision does not change our staunch support for Lebanon, nor our strong and broad relationship with the Lebanese people

    Today I’ve announced the banning of three groups - including Hizballah. We will continue to outlaw terrorist organisations that threaten our safety & security
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  3. Retweeted
    Feb 25

    Today I’ve announced the banning of three groups - including Hizballah. We will continue to outlaw terrorist organisations that threaten our safety & security

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  4. Retweeted
    Feb 21

    We are delighted to introduce the new Ambassador to Somalia . Please do follow him and keep up to date with his activities at the British Embassy in

    133 replies 191 retweets 528 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Feb 21

    Just concluded UK-Israel Strategic Dialogue 2019 with colleague ; joined for Middle East regional discussion. Since I first attended as ambassador to 🇮🇱 15 yrs ago, this has grown in scope & depth of understanding

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  6. Retweeted
    Feb 19

    Fantastic response to my appointment. I am really excited to be taking on the new role.

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  7. Retweeted
    Feb 18

    Ministers and Eli Cohen sign the new UK/Israel trade & partnership agreement. Key step in ensuring continuity for thriving trade and investment relationship. After another record year in 2018, even more ambitious for 2019.

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    22 replies 100 retweets 299 likes
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  8. Feb 17

    I need to update my Israel history bookshelf. What does anyone recommend ?

    57 replies 2 retweets 20 likes
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  9. Feb 1

    תודה על הברכות החמות. אני מצפה להתחיל בהכנות ופגישות לקראת התפקיד החדש.

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  10. Retweeted
    Jan 15

    A message for British Nationals affected by Nairobi incident from UK High Commissioner to Kenya . ➡️ ➡️ ➡️

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  11. Retweeted
    Jan 15

    Shocked & saddened by - if I remember one thing from Westgate it was of Kenyan courage & resolve - Kenya wasn’t bowed by terror then and won’t be now

    The team will be working through the night to support the Kenyan authorities as they respond to this horrific attack and support any Brits who need our help. I've spoken to President Kenyatta to assure him of UK's strong solidarity with Kenya on this sad day.
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  12. 30 Dec 2018

    Congratulations - much deserved, and I am delighted

    I am delighted to have been featured on the Queen’s New Years Honours List for services to the community in the UK. I am truly honoured to be receiving this for a cause so dear to my heart. Thank you to each and every person who has been a part of this journey.
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  13. Retweeted
    29 Nov 2018

    Watched and interested in a career at the ? Find your place at the FCO:

    9 replies 83 retweets 142 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    12 Oct 2018

    A full week of meetings. An historic opportunity ahead. Political and economic reforms are crucial. If implemented, UK ready to stand shoulder to shoulder.

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    64 replies 210 retweets 567 likes
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  15. 13 Oct 2018

    With everything going on in , definitely time to reread this by

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  16. Retweeted
    10 Oct 2018

    We need to stop the corruption and organised crime that is depriving the world of its wildlife. If you’ve got questions about our work to , please tweet them to me and I will do my best to answer you at our Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference this week

    32 replies 96 retweets 142 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    9 Oct 2018

    Delighted to welcome the winner and first elected female African head of state to ⁦⁩ today to discuss female leadership and the importance of girls’ education

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  18. Retweeted
    8 Oct 2018

    Thank you to the teams for helping me pack so much in on recent visits. UK 🇬🇧 public have reason to feel proud of the people who represent us around the world

    1 reply 11 retweets 32 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    7 Oct 2018

    British troops are supporting French and UN forces battling jihadists in the Sahel. reports on a strategic mini-pivot to West Africa

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  20. Retweeted
    4 Oct 2018

    This study, , reveals the challenges to ensure equal representation for non-white people in the British Diplomatic Service in the context of political debates about Empire, immigration and racism and pressure from campaign groups.

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