ELNET
| Founded | October 22, 2007.[1] |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To "strengthen relations between Europe and Israel, based on shared democratic values and strategic interests" |
| Website | elnetwork |
The European Leadership Network (ELNET) is a non-governmental organization that promotes links between Europe and Israel.[2][3][4]
ELNET was created in 2007 as a European pro-Israel advocacy group to assist European partners in becoming more active politically in countering criticism of Israel in Europe.[5]
ELNET is registered in Belgium (responsible for the EU & NATO), France, Germany, Poland, the UK, Italy and Israel. The organization includes an additional US-based entity, Friends of ELNET (FELNET), that fundraises for the network.[6][7]
ELNET arranges visits by European parliament members, government officials, and other European policy leaders to Israel.[8] ELNET's role has been defined as "encouraging Jewish political activism".[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "European Lay-Leadership Network" (PDF). Federal Public Justice Service, Belgium. 12 October 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Rose, David (12 January 2024). "Speak to Israelis and you'll understand why no-one is talking about two states". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "ELNET plans initiative to expose Hamas crimes against humanity". The Jerusalem Post. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ "Our Mission". ELNET. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Guttman, Nathan (12 June 2008). "New European Pro-Israel Group Aims for Low Profile". The Forward. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Rosenbaum, Alan (9 July 2023). "Israel, Europe need to proactively face similar strategic challenges – ELNET official". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Torok, Ryan (14 December 2017). "Moving & Shaking: Friends of ELNET, StandWithUs and More". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Dain Sharon, Alina (17 November 2015). "Non-Partisan Network Works to Bolster Europe-Israel Bonds". Algemeiner Journal. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ Eizenstat, Ambassador Stuart E. (2012). The Future of the Jews: How Global Forces are Impacting the Jewish People. Rowman and Littlefield. ISBN 978-1442216280.
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