ELNET hosted Michel Onfray in Israel for its first visit since October 7. After a moving trip to the south, the day concluded with a book launch event at the Netanya Academic Campus
JNS reports on four Hamas operatives, arrested in December 2023, and now charged by German prosecutors with planning attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe. The investigation, prompted by Israeli intelligence, highlights Hamas’s growing activities in Europe despite its terrorist designation.
ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue held the 12th Strategic Dialogue between Israel and Germany
ELNET hosted the first-ever Finnish delegation, also joined by Estonian MPs, in Israel to explore regional security challenges, innovative resilience strategies and Israel’s cultural heritage. The program included strategic briefings by the IDF, visits to Kiryat Shmona and Majdal Shams, and discussions with both defense and trauma experts.
ELNET’s Israel Survey conducted in Greece and Cyprus shows: support for Israel remains strong. This year’s survey, presented in Athens in October, revealed that lawmakers from both nations view their relations with Israel positively, emphasizing shared values and security interests. A majority of Greek and Cypriot MPs favor expanding cooperation with Israel, particularly in defense, technology, health, and energy. Support for strengthening foreign policy ties, especially regarding the Abraham Accords and Israel-NATO collaboration, is notably high.
Despite its vast gas reserves, Iran struggles with energy shortages due to sanctions, outdated infrastructure and a brain drain in its energy sector. Growing reliance on Russia poses significant security concerns for the EU and Israel, as it strengthens Iran’s strategic capabilities and deepens Russian-Iranian cooperation, also militarily.
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