Saar tells UK Conservatives Israel-Britain ties are damaged
The Israeli foreign minister cited unilateral measures by the Labour government since 2024 during a meeting in Jerusalem.
By James Foster ·
Gideon Saar, the Israeli minister of foreign affairs, met with a British Conservative Party delegation in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening. He told the group that relations between the two nations have suffered damage.
In a post on X, Saar stated the relationship was hurt against Israel's wishes. He blamed a series of unilateral anti-Israel measures taken by the UK Labour government starting in 2024.
The minister warned that efforts to harm Israel also harm Britain itself. He drew a parallel to a recent warning from attorneys general in 13 US states on the same subject.
Kevin Hollinrake, the chairman of the Conservative Party, led the visiting group. Saar said he briefed them on the strategic challenges facing Israel.
He described an ongoing, systematic, and openly declared attempt by Iran and its allies to destroy Israel. Saar noted that Israel still has good friends in Britain.
He thanked the delegation for standing with Israel. The post was tagged with several members of the visiting delegation, including A.J. Snowden and A.W. Murrison.
