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This is a transcript of a speech by UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, reflecting on sixty years of diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel. He emphasizes the significance of this anniversary, not only for the two countries' relations but in the context of the sixty year search for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He examines Israel’s security at a time of profound change in the Middle East, and why they believe this change has made urgent process on the peace process an objective that is even more pressing than before.