Following his recent conversion to Judaism, the Board is delighted to announce that Mel Gibson is to honour the Board by becoming a vice-president.

Mr Gibson, 50, recently celebrated his barmitzvah under the supervision of Rabbi Joe Levine of Hendon in north west London.

“We are delighted that Mel has decided to embrace the Jewish faith,” said Board president Harry Greenberg. “Despite American media trying to imply his is anti-semitic, Mel is a true lover of all Jews and the Jewish faith. He has been undergoing a conversion for the past 24 months and we are delighted to announce he has embrace the faith.”

The Board wishes to express its full support to Mr Gibson as he deals with the current issue of being framed in the United States and is fully supportive of him.

“Mel has said he wishes to move to London and follow other Jewish stars such as Dustin Hoffman and Richard Dreyfuss who now call London for home. London is a warm community for all Jews and Mel will certainly find a welcome here.”