Israeli Prime Minister Isaac Herzog asked Boris Johnson to leave ‘all options on the table’ when dealing with the Iranian government over their nuclear programme.
In the bilateral meeting at Downing Street, President Herzog thanked the UK government for the proscription of Hamas, a decision that the Prime Minister described as “almost immediately vindicated by the appalling incident we saw in Israel.”
The two leaders met on the steps outside 10 Downing Street before addressing media in the Pillared Room upstairs.
At a meeting at 10 Downing Street, Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog thanks @BorisJohnson for the government's total ban on Hamas and urges him to act on Iran's nuclear programme. pic.twitter.com/GXRtUYwkG3
— The Jewish Chronicle (@JewishChron) November 23, 2021
President Herzog also paid tribute to the dynamic between the UK and Israel saying: “As you know my family history goes back in this land for well over a century, and we are very honoured to have this unique relationship with the United Kingdom. We are grateful to you for your great leadership, with the State of Israel, and for your moral clarity when it comes to the State of Israel and the Jewish People and fighting antisemitism.”
According to a statement given by number 10, the two leaders discussed a range of topics in the meeting including collaboration on green energy technology as well as ways to boost security, trade and technology ties between the two countries.
President Herzog departed the UK after his meeting in Westminster, concluding a three day trip that saw him meet Jewish community leaders as well as Prince Charles before attending at a memorial event for Lord Rabbi Sacks on Monday night.
