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.

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency article about ELNET’s Delegation of Lords from the UK

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UK’s Daily Express article about ELNET’s Delegation of Lords from the UK written by Dr. Stepan Stepanenko

i24 News Interview with Delegate on UK Lords Delegation, Lord David Watts
Ynet News article about ELNET’s Delegation of Lords from the UK

Ynet News: Building bridges – Largest-ever UK House of Lords delegation arrives in Israel
Ynet News article about ELNET’s Delegation of Lords from the UK

Jewish News: Largest ever delegation of UK peers taken to Israel on fact-finding trip
Jewish News article about ELNET’s Delegation of Lords from the UK

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
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