The four years since Ambassador Taub took up his post have seen Israel-UK trade double and a significant deepening of academic, business and cultural links between the two countries.

Ambassador Taub: "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.