2nd CEE-Israel Strategic Dialogue – September 23, 2024
September 22, 2024
ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue held the 2nd CEE-Israel Dialogue in Riga
Israel
The Times: “I fought in Iraq – I know Israel’s doing all it can to save civilians” — General Sir John McColl
September 11, 2024
ELNET hosted a delegation of international military experts to provide a comprehensive first-hand understanding of Israel’s security landscape. Following the delegates’ visit to Gaza, General Sir John McColl, former deputy NATO commander, reflects on the IDF’s conduct in adherence to the rules of engagement.
Jewish News: Halting arms sales to Israel is a gesture, but a potentially damaging one nonetheless – Joan Ryan
September 11, 2024
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
September 11, 2024
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
September 11, 2024
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.
How to Confront the Russia-Iran Alliance and its Threats against Israel and the EU – Dr. Meir Javedanfar
August 11, 2024
The threats posed by the cooperation between Russia and the IRI cannot and must not be ignored. Their consequences are real and tens of millions of Israeli and EU citizens have already felt the effects of these real-life implications. In order to tackle this issue, cooperation between the EU and Israel is more crucial than ever.