Israel Defense and Security Forum
Budget
€4,868,000
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
2
1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
We are a group of over 35,000 reserve officers and operatives from all branches of the Israeli security forces dedicated to guiding the narrative of Israel’s national security needs and ensuring that Israel’s security in the homeland of the Jewish people is never taken for granted. At the core of IDSF lies the belief that Israel’s security must be anchored in its ability to protect itself, by itself, while actively thwarting threats to its safety. The authoritative voices of well-known military veterans, media personalities and national security experts, are key in disseminating our security strategy for the State of Israel. We recognize that combating antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, both domestically and internationally, is an integral part of ensuring Israel’s security. Our movement welcomes all those who identify with our message and our founding principles, without prejudice to religion, race, gender or rank.
EU Legislative Interests
Compacting Antisemitism Israel-EU relations EU-Middle East Peace Process EU sanctions against Iranian regime EU Human rights initiative
Communication Activities
Monthly coalition meeting with MEPs (online) Bilateral meetings with MEPs and other policymakers Weekly briefing on war updates A series of research published on our website that are sent biweekly to MEPs: https://idsf.org.il/en/research-division/
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Organisation Members
Members can be find here: https://idsf.org.il/en/about-us/
Additional Information
The total budget is ILS 16,365,952. Which is equivalent to around 4,868,00 euros. Just two donors pay more than 10,000 EUR in 2025 or contribute more than 10% of our total budget: IDSF USA (501(c)(3)) and the Central Fund for Israel. In 2024, we did not receive any public funding from the Israeli State or other international actors. The remainder of the budget is coming from individual donations through our fundraising campaigns and/ or affiliated individuals (e.g. the 32,000 individual members). In 2023, 2024, and 2025, and 2026 IDSF hired B&K Agency as an intermediary in Brussels.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.