The Prime Minister has cut ties with the Jewish National Fund, which describes itself as Britain’s leading Jewish charity.
Downing Street insisted the decision was taken as part of a wider review of the Prime Minister’s involvement with charities.
But the move is a break with convention, as Tony Blair and Gordon Brown both stayed on as patrons while at Number 10.
Mr Cameron has already experienced controversy when it comes to affairs in the Middle East – on a trip to Turkey last July he caused huge offence by calling Gaza a ‘prison camp’.
His latest move will be another disappointment to the government of Israel.
However, activist groups Stop the JNF and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign hailed Mr Cameron’s decision to step down. » | Gerri Peev | Monday, May 30, 2011
