Tag Archives: 1917

The British Betrayal of the Balfour Declaration and the Mandate

Posted on 2 November 2017 by anneinpt

#Balfour100 … it is imperative that Israel and its friends insist on a full accounting of Britain’s record…. Proud Britain may be, but Israel cannot forget that in May 1939 the British unilaterally abrogated the Balfour Declaration, shutting down Jewish immigration to Palestine. This act had no legal foundation. Continue reading →

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The centenary of the Balfour Declaration: myths and facts

Posted on 2 November 2017 by anneinpt

Today, 2nd November 2017, is the 100th anniversary of the famous Balfour Declaration. Before I begin let us just recall what was said in the declaration itself: Those mere 67 fateful words set history on a new course: Foreign Office … Continue reading →

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Anzacs commemorate the Battle of Beer Sheva

Posted on 2 November 2017 by anneinpt

October 31st was the centenary of  the victorious battle for Beer Sheva by the Allied forces of Britain, Australian and New Zealand during the First World War against the Ottoman forces, and falls just before the centenary of the Balfour … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: On the approaching centenary of the Balfour Declaration

Posted on 3 May 2017 by anneinpt

This is another guest post by frequent contributor Brian Goldfarb. The timing of this article is perfect, coming as it does a day after Yom Ha’atzmaut when Israel celebrated its 69th anniversary. That anniversary was possible due in very large … Continue reading →

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