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Sunak: Israel is UK ally BY DAVID SAFFER
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stressed Israel’s standing to the UK in an exclusive letter to the Conservative Friends of Israel. Sunak outlined his dedication to Israel as the “homeland of the Jewish people” and support for the UK’s Jewish community. “Israel is an incredibly important ally,” he said. “It is a friendship that makes our citizens healthier through our joint collaboration on COVID vaccines, more prosperous thanks to record trade flows, and also safer as a result of close security and military cooperation.” A “proud friend of Israel”, Sunak will fight for security of Israelis and continue UK efforts to “end bias” against Israel. He also pledged to strengthen bilateral relations by championing a UK Israel Free Trade Agreement and his 2019 manifesto commitment to combat BDS policies with legislation. Regarding Iran’s nuclear aspirations, Sunak said it was threatening international security and undermining the global
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non-proliferation system. “The UK will continue working with Israel and all our allies to
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prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon,” he observed. As for the second anniversary of
the Abraham Accords, Sunak said it reflected a “brighter future” in the Middle East. Historically, he added, it was one of the “greatest achievements” in Middle East diplomacy. Sunak noted: “The UK will continue to do all it can to leverage our strong ties with other Gulf states to expand the number of signatories to the agreement and enhance the already blossoming opportunities opened up by these ground-breaking agreements.” Commenting on home matters, Sunak vowed to tackle antisemitic hate. He also committed to making the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre free to visit in perpetuity. “It is important the memorial is built in Victoria Tower Gardens,” he said, as it was a “powerful signal” to remember the Holocaust. Sunak praised CFI’s “tireless work” to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Israel. Sunak’s letter to the organisation followed his first major foreign policy speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet on Tuesday when he spoke of his intention to work closely with “friends” in Israel.