Like his boss, new UK FM Boris Johnson is an Israel backer

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6. It's fine, but it's not why he got the job

And I understand why this is news in Israel, but I think Israelis should be more concerned about how this will affect Europe than how it immediately affects Israel (yes I know that's important to them also). Given Johnson's appointment and the recent attack in Nice, there is now no way that there will be a do over vote. Britain is leaving the EU. And it is leaving under the leadership of the man who stuck a stick in Europe's eye. Again given the recent attack, and those that are sure to follow, it's more likely than not that Scotland and Northern Ireland will stay with the UK rather than join the EU. What all of that means for the continued viability of Europe is still guess work, but the future isn't looking rosy. A collapsing Europe is of far greater concern to Israel (and everybody else) than the prospect of increased immediate support for Israel in the UK.