(Israel Hayom) Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who led the Conservative Party from 2019 to 2022, has never been afraid to speak his mind. So it’s no surprise that at a time when many European leaders are steering clear of pro-Israel events for fear of political backlash, Johnson is entirely unfazed.
On Monday, he received the King David Award from the European Jewish Association (EJA), led by Rabbi Menachem Margolin, during a conference in Krakow titled “Securing a Future Against Hate and Incitement.” In an interview with Israel Hayom, Johnson did not hold back his criticism of the British government, attacked the BBC for its anti-Israel coverage, and explained why the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state is “a gift to Hamas.”
Though not Jewish, Johnson takes pride in his partial Jewish heritage — his great-grandfather was Jewish — and said he is deeply troubled by the antisemitism spreading through London.
