Zamir meets Zimmer in Berlin Bibi meets Weah

Ministry of Defence Director General Eyal

Zamir met German Federal Ministry of Defense State Secretary Benedikt Zimmer in Berlin earlier this month.

During the meeting, Zamir updated Zimmer on the IDF operation in Jenin.

The leaders discussed the strengthening of relations between the two countries' defense ministries and advanced an agreement regarding the sale of the Arrow 3 air and missile defense system to Germany.

Zamir stated that according to the directive of the Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Israel Ministry was working to finalise the process soon. Once the sale receives approval from the American government, production will commence.

Zamir expressed the defense establishment's appreciation for Zimmer’s commitment and dedication to the security of the Israel and stability of the region.

The National Jewish Assembly hosted a highly anticipated event in partnership with Finchley United Synagogue featuring British Ambassador Designate to Israel, Simon Walters, in conversation with Natasha Hausdorff, Director of UK Lawyers for Israel. The event marked Ambassador Walters’ first address to the British Jewish community before departing for his posting in Israel. During the event, Ambassador Designate Walters shared insights into his personal background and deep connection to the Jewish community. Drawing from his extensive experience in diplomatic and security matters in the Middle East and North Africa, he discussed the exciting developments outlined in the “2030 roadmap for UK-Israel bilateral relations” and highlighted the numerous areas of existing and potential bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

NJA Chairman Gary Mond said, “It was a great honour for the NJA to be the first communal organisation to host Britain’s new Ambassador to Israel. I thought that his comments demonstrated that he has an excellent grasp of the tricky political situation, and that he was also able to demonstrate that there is a great future for British co-operation with Israel in many different ways.”

The event provided an opportunity for members of the NJA and Kinloss community to raise concerns with the Ambassador.

Several dozen participants posed questions, touching upon topics including the UK government’s policy regarding the relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem, the imminent threat posed by Iran and its proxies, the ongoing issue of the BBC’s biased coverage of Israel, the flourishing UK-Israel trade and investment in the face of the BDS movement.

The NJA commends the Ambassador Designate for his insightful remarks.

The organisation remains dedicated to promoting understanding, advocating for the interests of the Jewish community, and fostering meaningful connections between the community and figures like Ambassador Walters.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Liberian President George Weah last week. The leaders discussed bilateral ties in innovation, agriculture and making Israeli knowledge more accessible to Liberia. Netanyahu thanked Weah for Liberia's diplomatic support and expressed hope that relations will strengthen.

Weah was accompanied by Liberian ministers. The Israeli side included Slomit Sufa, Ambassador to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.