Efrat Perri

As Chargé d’Affaires @DanielaGrudsky and Director of Public Diplomacy @Efratperri conclude their visit to Manchester, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Jewish community of Manchester @JewishMCR for its warm welcome and unwavering support for Israel. During their visit, they met with the Progressive and Orthodox communities, as well as with Jewish communal representation, to hear about their experiences as Jewish people in the UK, during what has been a challenging time in the UK, and in Israel. It was a privilege to join @FED_Manchester, @mda_uk, and @DXW_KC for an engaging evening at Bowdon Synagogue. After an important meeting with @RabbiDanielW and the synagogue leadership at Heaton Park Synagogue, Daniela was honoured to speak at an event of the Manchester business community with the British Israel Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to everyone who participated and to Manchester’s Jewish community for its enduring friendship, solidarity, and support for Israel.

On Eid al-Adha, we send our warmest wishes to the Muslim community in Israel and our friends across the world. This holiday reminds us of the values of faith, family, and giving back. The Muslim community is an essential, vibrant part of Israeli society, enriching our shared cultural fabric every single day.

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating in Israel and around the world! Israel is proud to be home to a vibrant, flourishing Christian community and the sacred city of Nazareth: the childhood home of Jesus. As we reflect on the Easter story, we are reminded that even in the most difficult times, light prevails and strength is born from darkness. May this season bring renewed hope, peace, and resilience to all.

June 2025: • Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva • The Weizmann Institute, where groundbreaking science is developed • Residential buildings in Be’er Sheva and Holon Civilian sites. Dozens of civilian casualties. Ballistic missiles fired with the intent to kill. That was June 2025. The same is happening again in March 2026. The same Iranian regime firing indiscriminately at civilian targets. To claim that there was proportionate ballistic missile fire on military sites in June 2025 is not based in reality. It's important to put the record straight.

Following Israel’s recognition of the state of Somaliland, the chargé d'affaires of the Embassy @DanielaGrudsky and political counselor @YossiZilberman were delighted to host His Excellency Ambassador Said Hassan Bihi and his delegation at our embassy for a warm and constructive discussion on strengthening our ties and expanding our partnership.

For 119 weeks, every week since October 7th, the Jewish community and allies in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, have held a vigil in support of the State of Israel and for the return of the hostages. Today was the final vigil, following the return of Ran Gvili’s body from Gaza. Just as Ran was the first in and the last out in Gaza, the community of Borehamwood continued to stand in resilience and advocacy until the very end. We thank you for your enduring voice and brave friendship throughout all 119 weeks.