In late March
An ELNET delegation of Emerging Leaders including senior advisors, high-ranking civil servants, think tankers, journalists, and private sector professionals from the UK, visited Israel to gain a comprehensive understanding of the country’s security landscape, political dynamics, and cultural experiences, as well as the impact of the October 7th massacre.
Travel to the South
Before traveling south to Kibbutz Nir Oz and the Nova Festival site, the group received a security briefing from the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
The briefing outlined the multiple threats Israel faces on various fronts and examined how Iranian proxies exploit the media and international systems as tools of warfare.Upon arriving at the sites of the attacks, the delegation witnessed the scale of destruction first-hand and was profoundly moved by the personal testimony of a Nova Festival survivor.
Meetings
Renowned international law expert Tal Becker provided the delegation with deep insights into his experience defending Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He highlighted the strategic use of “lawfare” by hostile actors to undermine diplomatic support for Israel’s operations. The group also met with Ibrahim Abu Ahmed (Geo-political analyst) to discuss the Arab-Israeli experience.