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WILL BORIS
BACK ISRAEL?
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Boris Johnson has been appointed Prime Minister at a pivotal
time in the nation’s history.
Whilst Britain’s exit from the EU is understandably top of his agenda, he has entered Number 10 amid a crisis over Iran. Christians are also earnestly praying that Britain will bless Israel under his leadership.
Boris describes himself as a “passionate Zionist” and recently said that “wild horses wouldn’t keep me away” from visiting Israel as Britain’s prime minister.
From refusing to boycott Israeli goods as Mayor of London, through to his instrumental role as Foreign Secretary in the Balfour Declaration celebrations and first-ever Royal visit to Israel, Boris has proven to be a friend to Israel.
But with new challenges ahead and Britain’s longstanding foreign policy not having always been loyal towards Israel, the Jewish
state needs not only friends, but courageous advocates who are prepared to stand with Israel in a world that is increasingly volatile towards it.
The Iran Deal, the recognition of Jerusalem, Palestinian terrorism, the protection of Jews in Britain and strengthening of bilateral ties with Israel, are all matters of importance in Boris’s inherited in-tray.
The question is: Will Boris back Israel?
A heritage of fighting injustice
Boris Johnson’s family history reflects a legacy that has no doubt helped shape Boris’s driven aspirations.
Daniella Peled reported for the Jewish Chronicle in 2007 that Boris is, “an enemy of politically correct anti-Zionism and immensely proud of his own Jewish ancestry,” with the