Bureau Zoom Meeting Report: "The New Middle East"
Jeremy Havardi • April 16, 2025
Jotam Confino's online talk on 15 April 2025
Last night, broadcaster, journalist and author Jotam Confino spoke to members and friends of B’nai B’rith UK about the ‘new Middle East’ since October 7. He explored the multiple fronts in this conflict, especially in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran, based on his first hand reporting over the last 18 months. While explaining the various ways in which Israel’s enemies had been gravely weakened by the conflict, Jotam also discussed the internal pressures that the war had opened up within Israeli society. His talk was well attended and received by those present.
Jeremy Havardi
Director, B’nai B’rith UK Bureau of International Affairs
B’nai B’rith condemns in the strongest terms the abhorrent terror attack this morning in Jerusalem which has so far claimed six lives. We send our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish the injured a swift recovery. We also salute the heroism of first responders and soldiers who prevented an even greater tragedy this morning. For too long, Israel has faced the daily reality of terror attacks and the murderous incitement that accompanies them. Instead of recognising a Palestinian state that would be seen as a reward for terror, western governments should stand with Israelis in their just fight against those who wish them harm
BBUK's representatives were honoured to be invited to attend
Itai Reubeni's online talk on 19 August 2025
Bureau of International Affairs Newsletter April 2025
Heritage Days 2025 - interactive flipbook now available
Heritage Days 2025 programme launch
See the 2025 July Newsletter from BBUK President Alan Miller:
Israel Emergency Appeal June 2025
Martin Winstone's online talk on 17 June 2025
B’nai B’rith UK expresses its support for Israel following last night’s attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. We have long argued that the Iranian regime poses an existential threat to Israel and to the West, considering the often stated ambition of Tehran to annihilate the Jewish state. Israel has a right to protect itself pre-emptively from this threat, ensuring that its population can live without fear. We continue to offer our hand in friendship to the Iranian people, a very large majority of whom wish to live their lives free from the tyranny that has engulfed them since 1979. We hope the time will soon come when ties of historic friendship can be renewed between the Israeli and Iranian people.
