The meeting with the Palestinians will come during a two-day trip in which Mr Hague is expected to tell Israeli ministers that the UK will begin primary legislation within weeks to prevent warrants being issued against visiting Israeli politicians and generals accused by pro-Palestinian groups of presiding over alleged war crimes.

The announcement, which has long been urged by senior Israeli politicians, and has resulted in some refusing to travel to Britain on occasions, is likely to go a considerable way to mollify Israeli ministers, who may be perturbed by Mr Hague's decision to meet the Palestinian activists.

Looks like trouble brewing and lots more decommissioning will be necessary...