According to the Israeli minister, the Jewish people have a historical right to live throughout the entire Land of Israel, just as citizens of the United Kingdom have the right to live in London and across their country. Saar reminded that over a century ago, the Balfour Declaration officially enshrined this right, including the disputed territories. He also pointed out the absurdity of the situation where the United Kingdom, which continues to control colonial possessions around the world, attempts to lecture Israel on its own historical homeland. The minister characterized the position of the British Foreign Office as completely one-sided, as it ignores Palestinian terrorism, incitement, and the official policy of the Palestinian Authority regarding payments to terrorists. Furthermore, Saar warned that the systematic criticism directed solely at Israel by the British government has already provoked a rise in anti-Semitic sentiments and attacks on the Jewish community in the United Kingdom, and further adherence to this course will only exacerbate the problem. In conclusion, he emphasized that attempts to damage bilateral relations are deeply regrettable, but Israel does not intend to remain a passive victim and will continue to defend its rights and its people.
