UK’s new ambassador to Israel is first openly gay British envoy in the Holy …
The new UK ambassador to Israel introduced his husband to President Rivlin, who shook his hand warmly and said: “I hope you feel at home in Israel, and I’m very glad to have you here in my home. I wish you both the best of luck.”
Henriquez is currently looking for work in Israel. His past job experience is in the culture and art fields, and he was part of the production team for the 2012 London Olympics.
Quarrey is the first British ambassador arriving in Israel with his life partner, but not the first gay ambassador: A decade ago, the Danish ambassador brought his partner with him to Israel.
The Foreign Ministry also acknowledges same-sex couples, and there are a number of Israeli ambassadors around the world who have traveled with their partners.
Quarrey and Henriquez arrived in Israel just a short time before the Jewish terrorist attack at the Jerusalem gay pride parade, where 16 year-old Shira Banki was murdered.
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