On Israel, British Home Secretary Theresa May is regarded as extremely supportive, though she hasn’t been involved in foreign policy.

Writing in response to an article by Rogel Alpher, Israel's diaspora affairs minister says the connection between Israel and Diaspora Jewry is a strategic asset for both parties.

The background for the refusal was the group's intention of meeting a Palestinian official barred from Israel for 'embarking on subversive activity within Israeli society that included an attempt to establish political parties.'

It is the largest group of Jewish visitors permitted to enter the tense holy site in the past year. Some of those in attendance uttered prayers in violation of previous policy.

Theresa May has been a firm, consistent friend of the UK Jewish community, committed to their security as Home Secretary, and unafraid to stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself.

While our love for the Jewish state is unshakable, many in non-Orthodox movements are asking: Does Israel have a soul or does it just milk the Jews of the Diaspora for political and financial support?

Following pressure from Presbyterian Church, global real estate giant said it would cut ties with settlements, but Israeli franchise says it will keep working in West Bank.

Reporting requirements imposed on nonprofits 'seem aimed at constraining the activities of these civil society organizations working in Israel,' statement says.