United Kingdom (UK) is a leading economic and political power in Europe. British legacy in the Middle East and its economic and political strength make it a key player in the region. The UK is an important partner of Israel in the fields of security and diplomacy. Over the past decade, Israeli and British policymakers have increasingly recognized the value of cooperation on shared challenges. Consequently, political ties have grown stronger, despite shifts in transatlantic relations, Brexit negotiations, and differences over Iran and the Palestinian issue.
Israel’s growing ties with the UK center on high tech, science and innovation, healthcare, energy, defense, counter terrorism, cyber security and aviation. The UK has identified Israel as one of its top five trade priority countries and one of its top strategic partners in the region. The UK is Israel’s second largest export market globally; Israeli firms and technologies have developed a significant presence in the UK.
The UK-Israel Strategic Dialogues, organized jointly by the Forum of Strategic Dialogue, a member of the ELNET network, and London’s Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), provide a unique platform for strategic discussions between British and Israeli policymakers and experts.

ELNET UK Hosts Abraham Accords 2 year Anniversary Diplomatic Reception
ELNET UK was joined by the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last week as he reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to the Abraham Accords

ELNET’s work advancing the Abraham Accords
To commemorate the second anniversary, ELNET-UK and the UK Abraham Accords Group published a booklet to mark the signing of this historic agreement.

Jewish Journal Interviews ELNET-UK’s Executive Director on Fighting Antisemitism in Corbyn’s Labour Party
ELNET-UK Executive Director Joan Ryan gives exclusive interview to the Jewish Journal on fighting antisemitism in the Labour Party under Corbyn’s rule.

ELNET-UK Hosts First Delegation to Israel, Bringing Senior British Journalists
ELNET UK hosted its first ever delegation, taking 7 senior and influential broadcast and print journalists from across the political spectrum to Israel

Seventh UK-Israel Strategic Dialogue
ELNET and the Forum of Strategic Dialogue (FSD), in partnership with Chatham House held the seventh Strategic Dialogue between the UK and Israel.

ELNET Executive Director Joan Ryan featured piece in Jewish Chronicle on Israel-Apartheid Week at UK Universities
In an exclusive op-ed published by the Jewish Chronicle, ELNET-UK Executive Director Joan Ryan details the true dangers behind the apartheid smear falsely attributed to Israel as ‘Israel Apartheid Week’ which takes place across several UK university campuses.
ELNET-UK Team

Joan Ryan
ELNET-UK

Judith Lobb
ELNET-UK

Angie McEvoy
ELNET-UK