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Regev welcomed as new ambassador by 130 ‘Christian friends’

The UK's new Israel Ambassador was handed a card signed on behalf of 130 Christians organisations.

April 16, 2016, 9:27 am Edit
Photo from l-r: Steven Jaffe, Mark Regev and Simon Barrett.
Photo from l-r: Steven Jaffe, Mark Regev and Simon Barrett.

More than 130 churches and have ministries have welcomed Mark Regev to his new role of Israeli Ambassador to the UK. 

Regev was presented with a welcome card by Christian broadcaster Simon Barrett, and Steven Jaffe, a consultant to the Board of Depities of British Jews.
Barrett signed on behalf of the signatories of the Shalom Declaration, which is a Christian initiative to combat anti-Semitism and support Israel. 
Regev, who marked the start of his term by addressing the Board of Deputies this week, said: “The work of our Christian friends in the UK is much appreciated”.
“They hold events in solidarity with Israel; visit Israel;  buy Israeli goods;  support Israeli charities; and they stand up for Israel in both prayer and deed. I am hugely encouraged to receive the support of all the Churches that have signed the Shalom Declaration. As Ambassador I look forward to working with our many Christian friends across the UK.” 
 
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