Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Monday, July 11, 2016
Christian Friends of Israel welcome Theresa May appointment
Christian Friends of Israel congratulates Theresa May on her expected upcoming appointment as UK prime minister.
“CFI would like to congratulate Theresa May on the news that she is set to become the UK’s next Prime Minister,” a statement from CFI’s leaders says. “Theresa is a long-standing friend of Israel and the UK’s Jewish community, with a proven track-record in combating anti-Semitism.
It adds: “This represents an exciting new chapter in the UK-Israel relationship and CFI looks forward to working with Theresa to further strengthen the relationship between the United Kingdom and Israel.”