Board of Deputies hosts Israeli opposition leader in roundtable with communal leaders
Politician tells senior figures from UJIA, JLC, JW3, CST, Jewish Agency and UJS that a 'strong relationship with the global Jewish community is critical to the future of Israel'
The Board of Deputies today hosted a roundtable of Jewish community leaders with Yair Golan, leader of Israeli opposition party The Democrats.
Representatives of leading Jewish organisations met at the BOD offices in central London to brief Golan on the situation facing British Jews, including challenges relating to antisemitism and Israel-Diaspora relations, and the impact of the ongoing conflict on the British Jewish community.
In turn they heard his assessment of the current political and security situation in Israel, his demands for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza that bring an immediate release of all the hostages, and his vision for Israel’s future of peace and security in the region.
Following the briefing, he said: “A strong relationship with the global Jewish community is critical to the future of Israel. I welcome the commitment of British Jewish leaders to our shared values of liberal democracy and Jewish peoplehood, which are vital for the security of Jews around the world and for Israel’s long-term success.”
Board of Deputies president Phil Rosenberg said: “Our community cares deeply about Israel’s welfare and security, and at this pivotal moment it is vital that Israel’s political leaders understand our concerns and hopes for the region. Few have done more for Israeli security than Yair Golan, and we commended his heroic acts to rescue civilians during the 7 October attacks.”
He added that the BOD will “continue to engage with Israeli leaders from government and opposition as part of our ongoing efforts to stand up for peace and security in Israel and the Middle East”.
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