Matthew Gould

WATCH: UK's first ever Jewish envoy to Israel bids farewell after five years in post

The grandson of Polish Jewish immigrants, Gould fostered extensive ties and relationships with Israeli officials throughout the ideological spectrum.

British ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould (L) sits with Noam (C) and Aviva Schalit, parents of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, during a visit to their protest tent in Jerusalem June 20, 2011
DIPLOMATIC SPOUSES Johanna Stegen (Chile) Rachel Lord (Australia) and Celia Gould (UK).

Grapevine: A designing woman

David Quarrey

British Foreign Office announces David Quarrey will be UK's next ambassador to Israel

Palestinian and Israeli kids play football to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War Christmas truce

Palestinian and Israeli kids play soccer match to mark 100th anniversary of 'Christmas truce'


Grapevine: The Dead Sea's fate

Azriel Towers hosted inauguration of countdown ceremony to encourage votes for the Dead Sea to be included as one of the Seven Wonders of Nature.

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British Embassy's ambassadorial residence for sale

Prestigious Ramat Gan property lacks parking space; current ambassador Matthew Gould will be last British Ambassador to live there.

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British envoy ‘adopts’ Galilee community of youth at risk

Gould hopes to raise awareness and support for Kibbutz Eshbal, which tries to address social gaps using educational methods.

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May 15: Conscience over duty

There cannot be any sensible statecraft in supporting Hamas-Fatah reconciliation.

The Jerusalem Post

Right of Reply: Sensible statecraft

Israel and the international community need to be ready to exploit any opening that the Hamas-PA reconciliation might offer.

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Israeli, British ambassadors raise funds for survivors

Matthew Gould, Ron Prosor issue letter aimed at raising millions which will help victims by setting up eight new social clubs and revamping existing ones.

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Royal wedding fever hits the streets of... Modi’in

British immigrants to host a Sheva Brachot/Shabbat Dinner/Street Party in honor of Prince William and Kate Middleton's impending nuptials.

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Grapevine: One who saved a single life and saved a world

A joyous ‘family’ reunion, carefully chosen names for the British ambassador’s sabra daughter, and Rothschild clan members gather for the ICET’s 40th.

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British ambassador adds a sabra baby girl to his family

Matthew Gould is Britain's first Jewish envoy to Israel; Rachel Elizabeth Gould was born at the Tel Aviv Medical Center.

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British ambassador adds a sabra baby girl to his family

Matthew Gould is Britain's first Jewish envoy to Israel; Rachel Elizabeth Gould was born at the Tel Aviv Medical Center.

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