Royal Navy ship docks in Haifa port
Britain's envoy to Israel David Quarrey greeted Israeli politicians to mark the docking of HMS Bulwark in the Israeli coastal city
British Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey, has attended a reception on board the HMS Bulwark which docks in Haifa on Monday.
The Ambassador was joined by Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman. An Aston Martin and a Land Rover will be on display port-side in full view of guests arriving at the reception.
British Ambassador to Israel David Quarrey said: “I am delighted that HMS Bulwark has been able to call in at Israel during their current deployment. As part of a strengthening defence relationship with Israel, this visit is evidence of the UK’s strong commitment to security in the region.”
Until the port visit of the destroyer HMS Defender to Eilat in June 2016, the last major warship to visit Israel was HMS St Albans in 2009.
Captain of HMS Bulwark James Parkin said: “Most of the 560 people on board my ship have never visited Israel before, and there is a palpable sense of excitement on board about exploring this vibrant and fascinating city.”
Whilst in Haifa, the ship’s company met with their Israeli counterparts to exchange views, challenge the “Israeli Barbarians” rugby team to a match, watch Beer Sheva vs Inter Milan in the Europa league, and visit historic sites in Israel.
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