The London Initiative

Against the stark background of war and severe internal divisions, the co-founders of The London Initiative Sir Mick Davis and Mike Prashker, share with many others grave concerns regarding the trajectory of Israeli society and the related deterioration of relations between much of world Jewry, Israel and many Israelis.

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As liberal Zionists committed to Israel as envisaged in the Declaration of Independence, the co-founders believe that an unprecedented effort must now be made to advance three interlocking imperatives: Mature liberal democracy grounded on pluralistic values, a fairer shared future for all and hope and commitment to secure peace with the Palestinian People – however remote that prospect currently seems. Furthermore, that these three interlocking imperatives will be more effectively advanced through equal partnership between world Jewry and Israelis of all backgrounds and that such collaboration will itself strengthen relations between world Jewry, Israelis and Israel.

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“The London Initiative” will convene over the coming five years ten three-day retreats, each for thirty accomplished individuals from Israel, world Jewry and select others. Invitees will include senior figures from major agencies and business, public intellectuals, academics, political advisors and public servants, social activists, educators, diplomats, media, jurists, cultural, faith, NGO and philanthropic leadership. Retreats will provide these effective and influential figures the opportunity to acquire knowledge, expand networks and develop plans of action in service of the TLI mission, suited to their respective expertise, skill sets, experience, resources, and spheres of influence.