Raab stresses positive UK relationship with Israel in meeting with communal heads

The Foreign Secretary also reiterated how the UK stood in support of the community in addressing challenges to religious freedoms.

In relation to the Uyghurs, he also stressed his commitment to combating gross human rights abuses.

The Board has campaigned for the Government to back the Alton amendment which aims to prevent deals being done with countries accused of committing genocide.

The bill has gone back and forth between Lords and MPs due to a row over the best way to tackle the issue and China’s alleged crimes against the Uyghurs.

Board President Marie van der Zyl and Jewish Leadership Council Chair Jonathan Goldstein said: “We would like to thank the Foreign Secretary for meeting with us and discussing these important matters for our community.”

Also at the virtual  meeting were the JLC’s Co-Chief Executive Claudia Mendoza and the Board’s  Public Affairs Director Phil Rosenberg.