Israel

Jewish News: Halting arms sales to Israel is a gesture, but a potentially damaging one nonetheless – Joan Ryan

ELNET-UK Director Joan Ryan writes about the unintended consequences of the UK government’s recent decision to halt arms sales to Israel. While this move aims to address humanitarian concerns, it not only risks straining the British-Israeli defense and intelligence partnership, but could also embolden adversaries like Iran and send mixed signals about Britain’s stance on Israel’s adherence to international law.

ELNET Delegation of Senior Defense Officials Visits Israel

In an unprecedented initiative, ELNET brought a high-level delegation of international military experts to Israel to provide first-hand insights into the country’s security situation following October 7. The delegation engaged with senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and visited key conflict areas, including Gaza, for the first time since the war began.

Financial Post: Israel’s war economy wins friends and influences others

Despite the heavy costs of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and the decline of tourism, Israel’s economy has shown resilience, growing by 2.5% in the first half of the year. As the war nears an end, Israel anticipates an economic boom, driven by the return of reservists, refugees and a surge in immigration.