Overview

• Israel’s Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli praised Robinson as a “British patriot” and invited him to visit in mid-October following the deadly attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation.
• Robinson confirmed he accepted and plans to visit Jerusalem, the West Bank, sites linked to October 7, Yad Vashem and the Jabotinsky Institute, with meetings at the Knesset also expected.
• Baroness Sayeeda Warsi and British Future’s Sunder Katwala criticized the move as irresponsible and divisive, urging the Israeli government to withdraw the invitation.
• The Board of Deputies of British Jews condemned the visit, saying Robinson undermines efforts to counter extremism and does not represent the community’s views.
• Israeli officials escalated tensions with London, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accusing UK authorities of failing to curb antisemitic and anti-Israel incitement after the Manchester killings.