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2nd November, 2026 ● 6:30 PM ● INSS, Tel Aviv. Join several of Israel's most respected voices for insights into the nation's security challenges and political future.
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IBCA Statement on UK–Israel Relations
The UK Foreign Secretary’s statement concerning Britain’s diplomatic presence in Jerusalem was issued on 8 October. Just hours before this, Israel and Jewish communities worldwide commemorated the third anniversary of the atrocities of 7 October 2023. We were reminded of harrowing accounts – stories of horrific tragedy and remarkable heroism. The timing of the Foreign Secretary’s statement showed a very regrettable lack of sensitivity. We do not presume to know the Government’s motives, but its policy should be guided by principle and Britain’s national interest, rather than political expediency.
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Bronze Medal for Raz Hershko
On 10 October 2026, Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won the bronze medal in the women’s +78 kg category at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. Hershko entered the competition as the world No. 1 and top seed in her category, and fought her way through to the semi-finals after victories over Chinese Taipei’s Ling Fang Chang, Estonia’s Emma-Melis Aktas and Brazil’s Beatriz Souza.
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Israeli Universities Awarded Research Grants
Eleven Israeli researchers have been awarded 2026 European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, bringing more than $18 million in research funding to projects at Israeli universities and research institutions. The ERC announced the results on 3 September 2026, with the Israeli recipients based at Tel Aviv University, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Technion.
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