Israel's Ambassador to the UK Daniel Taub and his wife, Zehava, will be returning to Israel this summer, the Israeli embassy announced today.

Ambassador Taub took up his post four years ago and since then Israel-UK trade has doubled.

In a statement, Mr Taub said: "It has been an extraordinary privilege to represent Israel here in the UK and to help deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in so many fields.

“We will head back to Israel confident that these relations, like the wonderful warm friendships we have enjoyed here, will not end when we leave but will last and thrive for many years to come."

Ambassador Taub's successor has not yet been announced.

He has been mentioned as a candidate to lead the Israeli government’s anti-BDS efforts.