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).

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David Quarrey

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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'


UK embassy in Israel donates underwater scooter to ZAKA

British Ambassador Matthew Gould tells ZAKA Chariman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav: "We support you, we salute you."

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British envoys lay wreath at bomb scene

British Foreign Office confirms that the sole death in terrorist attack at Jerusalem bus stop, Mary Jane Gardner, was a British national.

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'Next 6 months crucial for resumption of negotiations'

UK ambassador says Egyptian politicians may use anti-Israel rhetoric to win voters, creating dangerous situation for Israel.

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Royal couple to receive Hebrew scroll for wedding

Text omits religious language found in ketubot.

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Union Jack in Ramat Gan

A sneak peek into the home of Britain’s first Jewish ambassador.

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UK envoy: Only peace will help Israel

British ambassador Matthew Gould says that delegitimization of Israel is growing.

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UK-Israel biology research gets boost by envoy's project

Ambassador Matthew Gould has inaugurated a council of the country's leading scientists to promote joint research endeavors.

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UK envoy: My gov’t will amend universal jurisdiction

"We cannot accept a situation where Israeli politicians feel unable to visit Britain,” Gould tells Tel Aviv crowd.

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Grapevine: Filling the gap between right and left

Dinner with William Hague, an educational playground is dedicated in Netivot, Irish expats welcome the returning envoy, and the remarkable back story of a 92-year-old’s bar mitzva.

The Jerusalem Post

October 22: Brought down to earth

Matthew Gould was the protege of our (not so) good friend, the late Robin Cook, foreign secretary in Tony Blair’s first cabinet.

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