Providing a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight.
CFI has taken hundreds of Conservative MPs to Israel, offering first-hand insight into the region’s political and cultural landscape. These visits have earned a reputation for deepening understanding, fostering dialogue, and strengthening bilateral ties.
CFI delegations typically include high-level briefings with the IDF, security experts and journalists, as well as meetings with senior Israeli and Palestinian politicians. The trips also offer opportunities to engage with business leaders and civic society organisations.
Scroll down to watch Conservative MPs speaking about CFI delegations.
Matt Vickers MP
Matt Vickers MP reflects on his visit to Kfar Aza kibbutz on a delegation to Israel with CFI.
Rt. Hon. The Lord Pickles
At Hostages Square, when Israeli hostages were still held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, CFI Chair (Lords) emphasised that the “tragedy of 7th October is not over until all the hostages are returned.”
Rt. Hon. Graham Stuart MP
Graham Stuart MP says CFI delegation has been an “eye-opening experience” and recommends colleagues to visit.
John Lamont MP
John Lamont MP says it is “profoundly moving” to visit the site of the Nova Music Festival, where festivalgoers were targeted by Hamas on 7th October 2023.
Lord Evans of Rainow
Conservative Peer Lord Evans underlines importance of disarming Hezbollah during visit to Israel’s northern borders with CFI.
Rt. Hon. Lord Harper
Former Cabinet Minister Lord Harper says visit to Golan Heights with CFI was “incredibly valuable.”
Rt. Hon. Richard Holden MP
Former Conservative Party Chair Richard Holden in Israel with CFI: “I cannot tell you how fascinating it is to be here.”
Ben Obese-Jecty MP
Ben Obese-Jecty MP speaks about his visit to Kfar Aza during CFI delegation before his election to Parliament.
Nigel Huddleston MP
Nigel Huddleston MP visits Israel’s border with Syria on CFI delegation.
Rt. Hon. Sir Andrew Mitchell MP
At Kfar Aza, former Cabinet Minister Sir Andrew Mitchell MP underlines that “you have to come here to understand the sheer evil that took place” on 7th October 2023.
Jack Rankin MP
On Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, Jack Rankin MP explains the strategic challenges that Israel faces.
Peter Fortune MP
Peter Fortune MP stands in devastated neighbourhood of Kfar Aza where young residents were killed or kidnapped on 7th October 2023 and their homes destroyed.
Rt. Hon. The Lord Pickles
CFI’s Chair in the House of Lords Lord Pickles says that “Israel is on the front line of liberal democracy” and CFI is committed to ensuring that “the West wakes up to this reality.”
Bradley Thomas MP
On CFI delegation prior to being elected as an MP, Bradley Thomas MP reflects on “fantastic” visit.
Gareth Bacon MP
At the site of the Nova Music Festival, Gareth Bacon MP says it was a “very moving experience” to visit the location of the “appalling atrocities” of 7th October.
Rebecca Smith MP
Rebecca Smith MP recounts her “deeply impactful” visit to Nir Oz kibbutz with CFI whilst hostages were still held in Gaza.
Paul Holmes MP
On CFI delegation, Paul Holmes MP says he is “proud to support Israel through the work of CFI.”
Andrew Bowie MP
Andrew Bowie MP, Shadow Scotland Secretary, sees truckloads of aid entering Gaza from Israel at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, dispelling the myth that Israel withholds aid.
Sarah Bool MP
At Yad Vashem, Sarah Bool MP raises concerns about rising levels of antisemitism and “history repeating itself.”
Ben Obese-Jecty MP
Ben Obese-Jecty, Conservative MP for Huntingdon, reflects on his visit to Israel with CFI as a candidate prior to his election to Parliament.
Greg Smith MP
CFI Chair (Commons) Greg Smith MP says that CFI delegations “shine a light” on Israel’s security considerations on its northern borders.
Katie Lam MP
Katie Lam MP speaks about the impact of visiting Israel with CFI and the importance of promoting UK-Israel ties.