Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on erev Shabbos responded to UK PM David Cameron’s decision to step down from office in the coming months after voters decided to break away from the European Union.

“I have great appreciation for Prime Minister David Cameron, a respected leader and a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people.

“Throughout his premiership the security, economic and technological cooperation between the United Kingdom and Israel has greatly expanded.

“Together we laid a strong foundation for continued cooperation.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)