UK and Israeli ministers discuss counter terrorism

Home Secretary Priti Patel has met with Israel’s Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked during her visit to London, to discuss a number of issues including the conflict in Ukraine and counter terrorism.

As well as sharing her condolences on behalf of the UK government to the families of the victims of the recent terror attack in Bnei Brak, as well as those affected by recent attacks in Beersheba and Hadera, Patel said that the meeting included condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Minister Shaked expressed her gratitude to the Home Secretary for the announcement last November of the proscription of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist organisation. Patel has reiterated that the UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel in the global fight against terrorism and that the government remains committed to working together with Israeli counterparts in the vital sphere of counter-terrorism.

The two nations have agreed to work together on tackling harmful content online so as to help make the internet a safer place, free from hate, terrorism and antisemitism.

Patel said: “The UK’s relationship with Israel is extremely important and it was a great pleasure to host Minister Shaked at the Home Office earlier. Our governments already work together closely and that cooperation could not be more important at a time of great international uncertainty, given current events in Ukraine.”