Posts Tagged: Balfour Israel
The Palestinians’ Balfour Bogeyman
In the eyes of the Palestinian Authority (PA), one historical act is attributed with all future Palestinian suffering. That act is the Balfour Declaration, issued...
Palestinians Admit: Only Destroying Israel Will Bring Peace
In anticipation of this week's 104th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, the Palestinian Authority (PA) once again confirmed its most basic stance: There will be...
The World Supported the Balfour Declaration — and the Creation of Israel
Tuesday was the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, where Great Britain announced its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people"...
Celebrating San Remo and Jewish Sovereignty
Last week, we celebrated the momentous occasion of the 100-year anniversary of the San Remo Conference (April 19-26, 1920), convened in San Remo, Italy by...
The Legacy of San Remo and Balfour
JNS.org - In April 2020, the Jewish people are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the San Remo Conference, convened in Italy from April 19 until...
Remembering the Balfour Declaration
The Balfour Declaration of November 2, 1917 was the first recognition in 2,000 years that Jews had as much a right to a homeland of their own...
How the Balfour Declaration Redefined Indigenous People
It has been 100 years since the Balfour Declaration -- issued by the British government on November 2, 1917 -- offered the first international recognition of Jewish...
From Martin Luther to Alfred Balfour
Many Christians celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 31. In 1517, the Augustinian monk Martin Luther (1483-1546) posted his 95 theses in opposition to...
Year Zero: The Palestinians and the Balfour Declaration
JNS.org - For the Palestinians, the year zero is not 1948, when the State of Israel came into being, but 1917, when Great Britain issued, in...
Nearing Centennial, Lord Balfour Descendant Shows Pride in Family Support for Jewish Homeland
JNS.org - In anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, British and Israeli senior officials convened in Jerusalem last week to discuss the past, present and...
