British foreign secretary Jack Straw has praised Israel for the “astonishing amount” it has achieved since the establishment of the state nearly 60 years ago.

Speaking to the Labour Friends of Israel lobby group last Wednesday, Straw also noted the important contribution British Jews have made to UK society over the last 350 years.

At the meeting Straw noted the technological and scientific achievements Israel has made as well as the democratic resilience.

We must make every effort for a new beginning with renewed efforts to support the peace process

Jack Straw:

He said: “In nearly six decades, Israel has achieved an astonishing amount. It has built a thriving democracy in a region historically dominated by autocratic regimes.

“And, as a leading global competitor in areas such as medicine, scientific research, and information technology, it now has one of the most advanced economies in the world.

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