Liz Truss pledges to review moving UK embassy to Jerusalem if elected PM

Ms Truss said she planned to “renew her commitment” to the UK’s Jewish community. She pledged: “I will ensure that we deliver on our proposed Bill to end local councils bringing in Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) policies that target Israel.

"Public bodies should not be engaging in such discriminatory policies which go against the stance of this Government and sow needless divison. I will ensure that this is put to a stop.

“It also remains important to me that the public is educated on the dangers of antisemitism and the role it plays in driving anti-Zionism and anti-Israel sentiment.

"A crucial part of this is the continued education on the horrors of the Holocaust, which I hope will be reflected in a fitting memorial to the memories of millions of victims.”

She said she supported Mr Lapid’s recent protest to the United Nations against the current Special Committee investigating Israel, calling it “institutionally biased and a waste of money.” In her view, “UN representatives with a history of antisemitic remarks should have no role in reviewing the activities of Israel.”

Regarding the embassy, Ms Truss said she understood the “importance and sensitivity” over where it was located and had discussed the issue several times with her “good friend” Mr Lapid. While stopping short of committing to a move, her announcement of a review is the furthest any leading politician already holding high office has gone on the matter.

President Trump’s decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem was seen as highly controversial and sparked fierce protests.

Ms Truss concluded by saying that “our shared values are strong and need defending. The UK should stand side by side with Israel, now and well into the future. As Prime Minister, I would be at the forefront of this mission. Shabbat Shalom and thank you.”