Highland Friends of Israel
Scottish pro-Israel advocacy group
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Highland Friends of Israel (also known as Inverness Friends of Israel) is a grassroots pro-Israel advocacy group operating in the Scottish Highlands.
History
The group was formed in late 2015 to establish a visible street presence and run regional conferences in Inverness and the Scottish Highlands. It emerged as part of a broader expansion of local "Friends of Israel" groups across Scotland in the mid-2010s.[1]
Activities
The group organises advocacy events, educational activities, and conferences to support Israel and combat antisemitism in northern Scotland.
People
- Chris Kelsey - Secretary, from June 2015.[2]
Relationship with COFIS
Highland Friends of Israel operates as a regional affiliate under the umbrella of the Confederation of Friends of Israel in Scotland (COFIS), which serves as the central administrative hub providing social media, funding, and logistical support to grassroots groups across Scotland.[1]
See also
- Confederation of Friends of Israel in Scotland
- Glasgow Friends of Israel
- Edinburgh Friends of Israel
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Confederation of Friends of Israel in Scotland documentation.
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kelsey-63309235/