David Cameron and Benjamin Netanyahu have met for talks in Downing Street as the Israeli Prime Minister begins the second day of his visit to Britain.

Mr Netanyahu was greeted outside Number Ten by his counterpart.

The men then began discussions on issues expected to include the Iran nuclear deal and the terror threat in Europe.

Mr Cameron reiterated Britain’s belief in Israel’s right to defend itself. He also pledged Britain’s support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Mr Netanyahu repeated "his commitment to immediate, direct negotiations with the Palestinians, with no preconditions", an Israeli embassy spokesman said.

On Wednesday, during the first day of Mr Netanyahu’s trip to London, he met Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Jewish community leaders.

Board of Deputies president Jonathan Arkush was among those at the meeting. He said Mr Netanyahu had given a "relaxed confident and inspiring performance".

Before lunch, Mr Netanyahu addressed a group of MPs, telling them that there was a "remarkable bond between Zionism and Britain". He also reminded them of the recent statistic that "20 per cent of the world's investment in cyber security goes to Israel".

A number of anti-Israel activists were arrested during a protest in Whitehall which also saw supporters of the country welcome the Likud leader.

Sir Eric Pickles, Conservative Friends of Israel’s parliamentary chairman, said the Israeli Prime Minister’s visit would be a boost to links between the two countries.

He said: “Israeli ingenuity benefits every one of us – one in six of the generic prescription drugs used by the NHS come from Israel. British and Israeli scientists are working together to develop ground-breaking technologies and medicines to save lives around the world. This is the true face of Israel that is all too often overlooked.

“At a time when violence and persecution is shattering the region our relationship with Israel is more valuable than ever”.

David Cameron greets Benjamin Netanyahu at 10 Downing Street. No repeat of yesterday's protests outside. pic.twitter.com/RPwBBtKJXg