Rishi Sunak congratulates Netanyahu on reappointment and plans visit to Israel

Downing Street added: “The Prime Minister outlined the steps the UK has taken to respond to abuses of human rights and breaches of international law by the Iranian regime, including sanctioning Iran for illegally supplying military drones to Russia. The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for his support to Ukraine.”

“The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s longstanding position on the Middle East Peace Process. The leaders agreed that the Abraham Accords had the potential to bring about a permanent step change in relations between Israel and its neighbours, with far-reaching benefits.”

The statement concluded that “The leaders looked forward to meeting in person soon and to marking Israel’s 75th anniversary later this year.”