Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip - BBC News

Protests that are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Mr Netanyahu was faced with protesters as he arrived at Downing StreetBy Paul AdamsBBC NewsAs Benjamin Netanyahu walked the length of Downing Street towards a warm welcome from Rishi Sunak, the sounds of anguished protest will have been ringing in his ears.

It's nothing he hasn't seen and heard, on a vastly bigger scale, on the streets of his own country in recent weeks.

But it will have served as a reminder that Israel's domestic woes are now following the embattled prime minister wherever he goes.

There is no obvious sign that it's causing difficulties in relations with the UK, though.

In a joint document signed by the British and Israeli foreign ministers on Tuesday, the two sides said their bilateral relationship "has never been stronger".

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