ELNET explained
| European Leadership Network |
| Purpose: | To "strengthen relations between Europe and Israel, based on shared democratic values and strategic interests" |
| Founded: | .[1] |
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
Notes and References
- Web site: European Lay-Leadership Network. Federal Public Justice Service, Belgium. 12 October 2007. 24 December 2023.
- News: Rose . David . 12 January 2024 . Speak to Israelis and you’ll understand why no-one is talking about two states . 15 January 2024 . The Jewish Chronicle.
- News: 21 November 2023 . ELNET plans initiative to expose Hamas crimes against humanity . 15 January 2023 . The Jerusalem Post.
- Web site: Our Mission. ELNET. 24 December 2023.
- Web site: New European Pro-Israel Group Aims for Low Profile. The Forward. Guttman, Nathan. 12 June 2008. 24 December 2023.
- News: Israel, Europe need to proactively face similar strategic challenges – ELNET official. Alan . Rosenbaum. 9 July 2023. The Jerusalem Post. 24 December 2023.
- Moving & Shaking: Friends of ELNET, StandWithUs and More. Ryan. Torok. 14 December 2017. Jewish Journal. 24 December 2023.
- Web site: Non-Partisan Network Works to Bolster Europe-Israel Bonds. Dain Sharon, Alina. Algemeiner Journal. 23 December 2023. 17 November 2015.
- Book: Eizenstat, Ambassador Stuart E.. The Future of the Jews: How Global Forces are Impacting the Jewish People. Rowman and Littlefield. 2012. 978-1442216280.
