Visit to Israel

He met the parents of the three young Israeli soldiers abducted by Hezbollah and Hamas nearly a year ago and who are still unaware if their sons are alive or dead.

The visit was organised and funded by Conservative Friends of Israel to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War.

The MPs held discussions with Israeli MPs, including former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also met independent academic experts, the British Ambassador to Tel Aviv, the Consul General in East Jerusalem, and the chief Palestinian negotiator, Dr Saeb Erekat.