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The European Leadership Network (ELNET) was established in 2007 by Jewish American and European visionaries who foresaw the need to strengthen Israel-Europe relations. ELNET’s mission, therefore, is to broaden and deepen defense, security, and economic ties between Israel and Europe based on shared democratic values and strategic interests. 
 
Since that time, ELNET has become the most influential pro-Israel advocacy organization in Europe, with offices in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the UK and an office in Israel. ELNET-US provides funding and coordination to our affiliate offices. 
 
Founded at a time when Europe seemed to be turning decisively against Israel, ELNET’s impact is reflected in the formative diplomatic efforts and strategic partnerships between Israel and many European nations. 
To MK Shelly Tal Meron's Speech
We are at a pivotal moment in history. Europe’s concerns about Russia, China and Iran – in addition to Iran’s proxy war with Israel via Hamas and Hezbollah – have elevated the importance of a strong Israel-Europe alliance. 
 
Europe has become a vital strategic and economic partner for Israel, and more than ever, Europe is aligning with Israel due to the geopolitical realities that make Israel a key defense, energy, security, and technology partner in ways that will dramatically shape the future. 
To Rihards Kols' Words on ELNET

A brief summary of ELNET's Joint Military Experts Delegation of February 23-27, 2025

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Fox News: Israel says it expects retaliation by Iran

August 14, 2024

Following the assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah top commander Fuad Shukr, Iran and its proxies are threatening to attack Israel in retaliatory strikes. ELNET-US president David Siegel joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the volatile situation in the Middle East and the expected Iran attack.

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Omri Dahan

Omri has spent over 25 years as an operator, advisor and investor in startup companies, in industries ranging from consumer products to health care to consulting to fintech. Most recently, he was on the founding team of Marqeta, a financial technology innovator, where he led the commercial charge from the first dollar of revenue until filing for its IPO in 2021. Omri currently spends his professional time investing in and advising technology founders in multiple industries. Omri earned his B.S. from UC Berkeley and MBA from Harvard Business School. Omri feels deeply connected to the Jewish people and committed to the advancement of the State of Israel. Inspired by the unique legacy he received from his father’s family (Moroccan) and his mother’s (Romanian Russian), he is active in several organizations ranging from AIPAC, ELNET, StandWithUs, JewBelong, and the Chabad of Harvard. Omri and his wife Jackie are blessed with three children, Maya, Ezra, and Jonah.

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