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As part of the continuing ‘Embassy Without Borders’ programme, the Ambassador and new Director of Public Affairs Michael Brodsky visited Nottingham this week. Welcomed by the Lord Mayor, Ambassador Prosor met with business leaders, media, University representatives and the director of the Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre.

The Ambassador delivered keynote lectures to two packed houses. The Jewish Representative Council and JNF hosted the Jewish community on Monday night – and on Tuesday at Nottingham University a handful of protestors were drowned out by deafening applause from the hundreds of students who turned out in support.

"A farcical attempt to paint Israel black"

Times, 29 September 2009

"Analogies spring to mind of Jack the Ripper leading a disciplinary enquiry at Scotland Yard... Yet for Israel, on the receiving end of this surreal hypocrisy, it is no laughing matter."

"Hamas leading Palestine down the road of carnage"

Daily Telegraph, 26 August 2009

"Throughout its bloody history, Hamas has unleashed waves of indiscriminate terror against any attempt at progress. Yet alarmingly, sections of the media are determined to whitewash and legitimise it."

"My honour to welcome Netanyahu to Britain"

Jewish News, 20 August 2009

"As always, the visit of an Israeli prime minister to these shores symbolises the history of friendship, common interests and shared values between Great Britain and the state of Israel."

"For Israel's birthday, stop Iran"

Jewish Chronicle, 24 April 2009

"Those who demonise and delegitimise the state of Israel also attack the identity, safety and security of Jewish people throughout the world."

"We are all Am Yisrael"

Trafalgar Square, 11 January 2009

Click to read the Ambassador's speech to the 'Peace for Israel, Peace for Gaza' rally.

Selected interviews with Ambassador Prosor during Operation Cast Lead:

All videos retain copyright of their original source. No distribution without permission. With thanks to Sky News for permission to repost on this site.

03/01/09 - Sky News

30/12/08 - Sky News

29/12/08 - Sky News

"Hamas is the obstacle to peace"

Daily Telegraph, 31 December 2008

"As I write, Hizbollah flags flutter in the Kensington streets outside my Embassy. Agitators hail the Hamas leadership that created the crisis ... With the blessing of Iran and Hizbollah, Hamas has turned Gaza into a theocratic nightmare."

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Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister, Daniel Ayalon, visited London for an intensive series of meetings and discussions with business leaders and politicians in October 2009. Minister Ayalon also delivered a keynote lecture to a capacity audience at the London School of Economics, engaging honestly and openly with students from across the political spectrum. 

Minister Ayalon met with Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis. In a productive meeting, both Ministers agreed on the need to make progress towards a two-state solution, the UK government's commitment to opposing boycott campaigns against Israel, and the building of continuously closer links between Israel and the UK.

10 Downing Street press conference

London, 25 August 2009

PM Netanyahu and PM Brown share the results of their discussions: 'Recognition is pivotal to peace,' says Netanyahu. View the transcript here

PM Netanyahu meets US Envoy George Mitchell

London, 26 August 2009

"We are making headway. My government has taken steps in both words and deeds to move forward," said PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman met on 13 May 2009 in London with his counterpart, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, to discuss how the UK and Israel can continue to work together on a range of issues, particularly in the Middle East. 

They both expressed deep concern about Iran's nuclear intentions and destabilizing actions in the region. They also held a detailed discussion about the peace process and the current situation in the Gaza Strip, during which each minister presented his views.  Both emphasized the need for immediate progress towards a comprehensive peace. 

The Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister agreed that the best way to tackle the strategic challenges facing the region was through cooperation and dialogue. They will remain in frequent contact in order to work towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.

Ambassador Prosor visited Belfast as part of his commitment to build an 'Embassy Without Borders'.

Amongst other leaders, he met with First Minister Peter Robinson, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, and Northern Ireland Assembly members from each party. He toured the Peace Walls of central Belfast, attended a lunch to celebrate the passing of an bill against boycotts at Castlereagh Borough Council, and spoke to a packed hall at the invitation of the Northern Ireland Friends of Israel.

He chaired a round-table discussion with representatives of Ulster and Queen's Universities and the leading think-tanks researching post-conflict development in Northern Ireland.

The Ambassador also met with Gerry Adams to discuss his recent visit to the Middle East and further opportunities for partnership with those who have learned the values of exchanging terrorism for dialogue.