Shalom from Northern Ireland Friends of Israel!
Launched in March 2009, NIFI has already made a tremendous impact. Our aim is to put Israel’s case reasonably and fairly to the people of Northern Ireland.
We combine the support of political leaders representing rival parties with a strong grassroots following. Over 1,100 people have attended our first five speaker events and many more from across Northern Ireland have registered their support. Christians and Jews, media people, academics, trade unionists and members of the public have attended our meetings, many of whom have travelled the length and breadth of NI to be with us.
We were honoured to host the ambassador of Israel, HE Ron Prosor, in Belfast (seen above, meeting First Minister, Peter Robinson, and Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness). The deputy ambassador, Talya Lador-Fresher, spoke at our launch event at Stormont hosted by Robin Newton MLA.
We have also put Israel’s case to the local media and featured prominently in the Israeli press.
NIFI opposes demonisation of the world’s only Jewish state and believes boycotting the Middle East’s only democracy is wrong in principle and wrong in practice. We wish to promote positive engagement with all those who seek a just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbours.
If you are interested in learning more about the many connections which exist between Israel and Northern Ireland, and what we stand for and our activities, please read on…
Please use the tabs above to look at the following:
About: our Mission Statement launched at the Park Avenue hotel in May 2009.
Articles: an archive of our 10 most-read articles of 2009, by NIFI supporters.
Boycott: Why the Boycott Israel movement in Northern Ireland is wrong in principle and wrong in practice.
Conflict: Israel’s conflict with Hamas, essential points which can’t be ignored.
History: what is the Jewish people’s connection to the land of Israel?
Israel news in Northern Ireland – over 40 recent stories of strengthening spiritual, cultural and political connections between Northern Ireland and Israel, provided by NIFI supporters.
NIFI events: our future events.
NIFI in the news: links to media reports about NIFI.
NIFI’s Diary: our events so far!
NIFI Football auction - NIFI raises over £1,000 in an auction of signed football shirts from leading Premiership clubs in aid of cross community football in Northern Ireland and Israel. Our chosen charities are Soccer for Peace (Israel) and IFA endorsed cross community schemes in Northern Ireland.
For more stories and articles by NIFI supporters, please scroll below
and to be placed on our mailing list please contact us now at nifriendsofisrael@ymail.com
Many thanks for all your support,
Terry McCorran and Steven Jaffe (London), co chairs, NI Friends of Israel.












