The heinous terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester last week has highlighted once again the shocking rise in antisemitism in Britain following the 7 October atrocities and the ensuing conflict between Israel and Hamas. This is driven by a contemporary form of antisemitism – anti-Zionist antisemitism – which seeks to demonise and delegitimise the world’s only Jewish state. Its origins lay in a form of antisemitism developed in the Soviet Union, but it draws on and propagates traditional antisemitic tropes which have existed at least since Medieval times.This paper defines anti-Zionist antisemitism, explores its origins, and examines the contemporary examples and consequences of it.

Alongside France, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Luxembourg, Malta and Andorra, the UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state. The decision follows Sir Keir Starmer’s statement in July which announced Britain’s intention to do so at the UN General Assembly meeting this month. This briefing examines the UK’s decision, laying out the government’s arguments, reactions in Britain and Israel, and assessing the potential implications.

ELNET UK’s latest paper explores the post 12-day war situation, concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. It explains the “snapback mechanism”, under United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2231 (2015), and how it allows automatic reimposition of UN sanctions (pre-2015 sanctions) on Iran for violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). It examines what will happen post 18 October 2025 when all the measures set out in resolution 223, pertaining to nuclear activities, expire.

Calls for a Gaza ceasefire intensified in Parliament, with David Lammy branding Israel’s new aid system “inhumane”, urging immediate UN-led relief. Tensions spiked over the Government’s proscription of Palestine Action, with a bloc of MPs accusing ministers of criminalising protest. In the Lords, a fierce debate on rising UK antisemitism and the Syria-Druze crisis underscored mounting regional and domestic pressures. Keir Starmer faced renewed demands to clarify Labour’s stance on Palestinian recognition.

Syria’s future remains precarious, and a sustainable peace uncertain; given local rivalries, personal vendettas, and the threat from Islamist groups such as ISIS, all jostle for position post-Assad regime. For neighbouring states and international policymakers, the post-Assad era offers opportunities for strategic realignment but equally carries the risk of a renewed power vacuum if President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government cannot govern and maintain peace. In this paper we examine the threats and opportunities for Israel, especially in light of the latest violence against the Druze in Syria, and Israel’s response.

ELNET UK has produced a Parliamentary snapshot detailing all Israel-related activity and commentary from the House of Commons and the House of Lords over the past month.

ELNET UK has produced a comprehensive snapshot of recent Parliamentary activity related to the Iran - Israel conflict, compiling all statements and discussions on the matter from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords over the past month.

The escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran in recent weeks is a cause for concern to the UK, not just because of the UK’s position as a strategic ally of Israel’s and to what extent we will directly be involved in defending Israel, but to the potential threat within the UK from the IRGC. The behaviour of Iran and the IRGC, as a state actor, demonstrates what we already know - they are a hostile force who cannot be turned away from their stated aims and are clearly the enemy of western democracy. It is more important than ever that the UK Government proscribe this organisation now, or as soon as current circumstances allow.

ELNET UK presents the following briefing aimed to give you an overview of the UK defence posture, including the UK’s commitment to European security, the Middle East as well as the Strategic Defence Review and UK-Israel defence and security partnership.

ELNET UK presents the following information in order to establish the facts regarding Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza, resulting from the post October 7 conflict. All civilian deaths due to conflict are a tragedy and all efforts should be made to avoid them; this briefing considers the figures, and the wider legal and diplomatic context.