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BICOM-Jewish News Policy Conference | Britain, Israel and the Middle East
Category: Balfour Declaration
A unique gathering of Middle East experts will take place in Westminster between 10am and 5pm on Thursday for a series of high-level discussions at BICOM’s joint policy conference with the Jewish News, ‘Britain, Israel and the Middle East’.
Keynote speakers include Development Secretary Priti Patel, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry, FCO Permanent Under Secretary Sir Simon McDonald and Israeli leader of the opposition Isaac Herzog.
Three panel discussions will explore the causes and consequences of the Balfour Declaration, 100 years of British policy in the Middle East and current challenges in the region. Panelists include Professor Jonathan Schneer, Dr Einat Wilf, Elias Zananiri, Sir Malcolm Rifkind, Anton La Guardia, Dr Claire Spencer, Major General Amos Gilad, Sir John Jenkins and James Sorene.