Britain's new ambassador to Israel begins work in the post today.
David Quarrey takes up the post in Tel Aviv following the end of Matthew Gould's five-year stint.
A Foreign Office veteran, Mr Quarrey was previously a private secretary to Tony Blair during the Labour leader's time as Prime Minister.
On his first morning in the job Mr Quarrey said: “It is a great privilege to be the new British Ambassador to Israel. Israel is a fantastic posting. I look forward to getting to know all of Israel’s communities.
