The truth is that BICOM is neither left-wing nor right-wing. We are not affiliated with any political party in Israel or the UK. We are pro-Israel. In Britain, Israel has supporters and detractors across the political spectrum. As a former Labour MP, I am particularly aware of the need to make our case to individuals with a wide range of political perspectives. It would not make sense for BICOM to have a narrow ideological focus.

THE CLEAR and principled case we are making in the UK spans the political divide. We believe in Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state. We believe in a two state solution (which every Israeli prime minister in the past decade has endorsed), and that Israel wants peace and is ready to make peace if it has the opportunity. We believe Israel faces serious threats in the region, and has the right to defend itself. We also believe the futures of Britain and Israel are bound together by common interests and shared values.”

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