Israel is Europe’s third largest trading partner in the Middle East and its economic performance is among the strongest in the OECD. Israel is also a major political and security actor in the Middle East and Mediterranean basin. As a result, Europe and Israel share important strategic objectives, including combating terrorism and extremism, fostering stability, regional cooperation, and peace. The cooperation with Europe is vast and includes areas, such as cyber security, counter-terrorism, agriculture, water and food security, and innovation. The discovery of gas in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea opened further opportunities for cooperation.
Scientific collaboration is a fundamental component of the bilateral relations. Both Israeli and European academic institutions rank yearly among the most innovative worldwide. With high rates of R&D funding and a record number of start-ups, Israel is a central hub for global science and innovation. The scientific cooperation contributed to breakthroughs in research in multiple sectors, from smart irrigation, through child tumors and robotics.
Europe and Israel share fundamental values and strategic interests and benefit from robust economic relations despite political differences. ELNET’s mission and programs serve to enhance mutual understanding of these common values and interests.
ELNET in Israel
ELNET’s Israeli office serves as a central hub in the network, facilitating delegations and dialogues in cooperation with ELNET’s European affiliates and Friends of ELNET in the US. The Israeli office is also responsible for developing strong relationships with Israeli decision-makers, research institutes, businesses and civil society leaders. Under the leadership of an international board, ELNET-Israel fosters Israeli-Europe ties, while educating the Israeli policymakers about the importance of strengthening relations with Europe.

ELNET-Israel Newsletter – February 2023
ELNET-Israel Monthly Newsletter – February 2023 edition

Policy Statement: ELNET Condemns Terror Attacks in Israel over Weekend
ELNET is deeply appalled by the terrorist attacks in Israel over the weekend,, and thanks our European allies who condemned these attacks

Dr. Emmanuel Navon announced as New CEO of ELNET-Israel
ELNET announced the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Navon, a renowned scholar, practitioner of foreign affairs, and expert on Europe-Israel relations as its new CEO in Israel.

Tenth German-Israel Strategic Forum
ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue held the tenth Strategic Dialogue between Germany and Israel.

Fifth Trilateral U.S.-Europe-Israel Strategic Dialogue
ELNET and the Forum of Strategic Dialogue (FSD), in partnership with the Hudson Institute held the fifth Strategic Dialogue between the U.S., Europe, and Israel.

Seventh EU-Israel Strategic Dialogue
ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue held the seventh Strategic Dialogue between the EU and Israel.

Dr. Emmanuel Navon

Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yadlin

Pascaline Wagemans

Omri Attar

Yossi Abravanel

Benjamin Touati

Ilanit Greenwald

Daniel Shadmy

Jill Wyler

Yasmin Burk
