Emotional Trip to Kibbutz Destroyed by Hamas

Boris Johnson made an unexpected visit to Israel to demonstrate his support for the Jewish state in the wake of the deadly terrorist attacks on October 7. Joined by former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Johnson toured the war-torn region and condemned the massacre of 1,400 Israeli civilians as "evil."

A Call to Confront Rising Antisemitism

During his visit to the Kfar Aza kibbutz, which was targeted by Hamas, Johnson expressed concern over the growing antisemitism and urged those protesting against Israel to witness the devastation firsthand. He emphasized the importance of Israel as a safe haven for Jews, stating that the actions of terrorists should not be equated with the efforts of Israeli troops to protect innocent civilians.

Remembering the Holocaust

Reflecting on the Holocaust, Johnson warned that the memory of the six million Jews murdered may be fading and highlighted the need to combat antisemitism. He criticized the pro-Palestine marches in Britain, suggesting that they were increasingly becoming platforms for antisemitic sentiments.

Meeting British-Israeli Soldiers

In Jerusalem, Johnson met with British-Israeli soldiers and expressed his strong disagreement with any attempts to draw moral equivalence between their actions and those of terrorists.