For too long we in Britain have been subjected to a cynical propaganda campaign whose purpose has been to delegitimize Israel, and which has deliberately hidden the true nature of Israeli society from the British people.

Events that illustrate Israel’s vibrant democracy, its racial diversity, its religious tolerance, its scientific and cultural achievements are never reported. Instead, every tiny blemish (and what country is unblemished?) is magnified out of all proportion and shouted from the rooftops.

It is encouraging to see senior public figures and politicians taking a principled stand against the hate-mongers in the British establishment.