Hamas’ rejection of proposals to extend the ceasefire in Gaza and the return to the tragic conflict sparked by its assault on southern Israel on October 7 2023 has obscured continuing international efforts to consider how a sustainable, peaceful “day after” for Israelis and Palestinians alike might be secured. This paper assesses Donald Trump’s proposals for a “Middle East riviera” in Gaza, the consequent plan developed by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab League, and how these might be tied to a renewed process of regional normalisation.

As Iran’s power and influence wains across the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s is on the rise. Undoubtably President Trump is pursuing Saudi Arabia as a key partner to bring about diplomatic, financial and security benefits. Notably not just in the Middle East, but also as mediator in the Ukraine Russia war. This status report examines Trump’s approach to Iran, the US-Saudi relationship and the motivations of both the US and Saudi to co-operate geo-politically.

As Iran’s power and influence wains across the Middle East, Saudi Arabia’s is on the rise. Undoubtably President Trump is pursuing Saudi Arabia as a key partner to bring about diplomatic, financial and security benefits. Notably not just in the Middle East, but also as mediator in the Ukraine Russia war. This status report examines Trump’s approach to Iran, the US-Saudi relationship and the motivations of both the US and Saudi to co-operate geo-politically.

ELNET UK presents the latest updated version (September 2024) of its special briefing on the popular misconceptions regarding Israel – covering, amongst other topics, the humanitarian situation in Gaza; Iran, Hezbollah and the regional threat to Israel; “Apartheid” / BDS / “Settler Colonialism” and Nazi Comparisons; and the peace process. We hope this factual briefing will provide a powerful tool in combating misinformation, ignorance and discrimination against Israel.

ELNET UK’s latest update, the impact of our work since the October 7 attacks; including information on our delegations, dialogues, policy publications and media activity.

Ahead of the anniversary of the Abraham Accords ELNET UK has produced a pamphlet which highlights the vital strategic, military and economic partnership between the UK and Israel; it looks ahead to the Abraham Accords post Israel-Hamas conflict and includes information on some of Israel’s most innovative companies.

ELNET UK presents the latest in our Explainer series: Hezbollah. This briefing outlines the history of the organisation – the largest and most powerful of Iran’s proxies – and its role in Lebanon, regional and international terrorism, the global drugs trade, and the extensive threat it poses to Israel who it is committed to destroying.

ELNET UK presents the latest in our Explainer series: Palestinian Politics.

Given the recent ceasefire negotiations have included the rumoured release of Marwan Barghouti (at the behest of Hamas, but allegedly opposed by the Palestinian Authority), our briefing gives insight into the institutions of Palestinian politics; political parties inside and outside of the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organisation); and the key political figures. 

ELNET UK presents the latest in our Explainer series: Iran. Our briefing gives insight into the politics of the regime, the machinery of the state and the threat the regime poses to us in the UK.

The situation in Gaza remains subject of immense international scrutiny. This briefing outlines the history of international aid flows from Israel to Gaza, the performance and problems of UNRWA, and the other competing players involved in delivering aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

ELNET UK has had an exceptionally busy start to life. In recent years we have undertaken some of the largest-ever UK Parliamentary delegations to Israel, held the first-ever Israel-E3-NATO Strategic Dialogue in London, and generated media coverage across a broad swathe of outlets and mediums. For more highlights of our recent work, please see our 2022/2023 Impact Report.

Our briefing gives a short history of the Houthis alongside information regarding their stated aims and relationship with Iran. Officially known as Ansar Allah (Partisans of God), the Houthis are a Yemen-based, Shiite military and political movement.