ELNET Parliamentary Snapshot: May 18th - June 18th
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 Parliamentary Snapshot: iran - israel conflict
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.
Iran and its dissidents – what comes next?
Given the current prospect of incidental regime change in Iran, we explore the landscape of Iranian dissidents and ask – what may come next? Ayatollah Khamenei has been the Supreme Leader of the Iranian regime since 1989. As a result of Israel’s ‘Operation Rising Lion’ which includes targeted elimination of the Iranian regime’s military leadership and nuclear infrastructure, the once-distant prospect of regime change could be only a matter of time away…..
Explainer: The threat of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the UK
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.
The new aid delivery mechanism: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
In May 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-Israeli initiative, commenced operations to distribute aid directly to Palestinians in Gaza. This move aimed to bypass Hamas-controlled distribution channels, with the goal of removing Hamas’ tools for governing Gaza…
The UK Government’s response to Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza
The UK government has announced it was pausing free trade negotiations with Israel due to the “egregious” policies being pursued by the Israeli government in Gaza and the West Bank. The Foreign Secretary also introduced further sanctions on “individuals, illegal settler outposts and organisations supporting violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank” and summoned the Israeli ambassador to London, Tzipi Hotovely.
ELNET UK deep-dive: The UK Defence Posture
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.
NATO and its impact on israel
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or NATO is a political and military alliance, established on April 4th, 1949, by the North Atlantic / Washington Treaty. At the core of NATO's legal and strategic framework is Article 5, which enshrines the principle of collective defence by stipulating that an armed attack against one member shall be considered an attack against all. This commitment to mutual defence enhances the strategic value of NATO membership, particularly for states facing security threats from potentially aggressive neighbours…
Explainer: Palestinian casualty figures in Gaza, the Israel-Hamas conflict
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.
Overview - the Middle East and Trump’s Trade War
From the calm of the Rose Garden at the White House this week, on April 2nd 2025, President Donald Trump sprung his two-tiered tariff system into action. Aimed at promoting the America first agenda by addressing perceived foreign trade imbalances, Executive Order 14257 has been nothing short of divisive. The principles of the policy, as launched, operates on two principals - a baseline tariff of 10% imposed on most countries, and reciprocal tariffs, calculated based on trade deficits with specific countries…
ELNET UK presents the latest in our Explainer series: What are the peace plan options
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.
Lessons in leadership: what the UK’s emerging leaders have learnt from Israel’s challenges, resilience and innovation
In the aftermath of October 7th, the UK has seen a rapid rise in anti-Zionism and antisemitism across western democracies, most notably among Gen-z. A Harvard Harris poll found that 67 percent of 18-24-year-olds "think that Jews as a class are oppressors and should be treated as oppressors”. The events across Europe, post October 7, illustrate that Holocaust education has largely failed Gen-z…
Geopolitical Status Report: Russia in the middle east
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.
Geopolitical Status Report: Saudi Arabia and Trump, a new order in the Middle East
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.
International Women’s Day Op-ED
Growing up embedded into a strong Jewish community, just outside of London, I previously believed that antisemitism had largely been discredited due to increased awareness and enlightenment like other forms of abhorrent discrimination such as racism, homophobia and sexism.
Actions matter: Deeds not words in tackling antisemitism
Growing up embedded into a strong Jewish community, just outside of London, I previously believed that antisemitism had largely been discredited due to increased awareness and enlightenment like other forms of abhorrent discrimination such as racism, homophobia and sexism.
Jonny Gould’s Jewish State: Professor David Hirsh, antisemitism in academia: becoming a professor despite the hostility
Growing up embedded into a strong Jewish community, just outside of London, I previously believed that antisemitism had largely been discredited due to increased awareness and enlightenment like other forms of abhorrent discrimination such as racism, homophobia and sexism.
Second E3-Israel Strategic Dialogue
The European Leadership Network (ELNET) and ELNET’s Forum of Strategic Dialogue (FSD) brought together 34 senior policymakers and experts from the E3 group of France, Germany, and the UK, the EU, NATO, and Israel.
Jonny Gould interviewing the UK participants at ELENT’s Actions Matter conference in Vienna.
Growing up embedded into a strong Jewish community, just outside of London, I previously believed that antisemitism had largely been discredited due to increased awareness and enlightenment like other forms of abhorrent discrimination such as racism, homophobia and sexism.