JERUSALEM (AP) — Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron gave Israel a welcome boost of support from Europe Wednesday in a warm address its parliament, vowing to stand by Israel in opposing a nuclear Iran, combating Islamic extremism and rejecting boycott attempts against the Jewish state.
In a speech peppered with expressions in Hebrew, Cameron mentioned his own Jewish ancestors and Britain’s crucial role in Israel’s establishment. While voicing support for U.S.-led peace talks, Cameron mostly steered clear of Israeli policies that have drawn fire, with only passing criticism of West Bank settlement construction.
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