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.

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.

Special BDS Bulletin – ELNET UK joins with Community Leaders in Messages against BDS
ELNET-UK publishes special bulletin on the BDS movement

Important New op-ed from ELNET-UK Executive Director in Newsweek: “To combat antisemitism, we must oppose anti-Zionism – at home and abroad”
In an exclusive Newsweek op-ed, ELNET-UK Executive Director Joan Ryan talks about her resignation from the Corbyn-led Labour party, and warns of the growing wave of antisemitism threatening Jews across the globe and its direct correlation to anti-Zionism.

Holocaust Memorial Day – ELNET UK joins with Community Leaders in Messages of Remembrance
To mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day, ELNET UK is sharing the following messages from the Holocaust Education Trust, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and from our own Patron, Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger.

ELNET Receives Warm Welcome in the UK
We are delighted that ELNET’s UK office, launched in summer 2021, already received a warm welcome from key figures involved in strengthening UK’s ties with Israel and its allies across the European continent.
ELNET-UK Team

Joan Ryan
ELNET-UK

Judith Lobb
ELNET-UK

Sarah Fox
ELNET-UK