(Telegraph-UK) Editorial - The talks held on Monday between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British Prime Minister Theresa May are a timely reminder of how important it is for Britain to maintain a strong relationship with the Jewish state. As the region's only truly democratic nation, Israel stands as a beacon of stability. Maintaining good relations with Israel is vital to British interests, as well as to helping to defeat Islamic State. Israel is also an important ally when it comes to tackling rogue states like Iran, which is committed to undermining Western interests in the region. The British Government might have differences with Mr. Netanyahu, but the far greater priority must be to reassure the Israeli people that Britain is committed to resisting states like Iran that are dedicated to their destruction.
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