Balfour Declaration

Why Israel still honors Britain in its streets despite bitter history

The long, seesawing history of Britain’s involvement in Zionism, from imperial sponsorship to modern diplomatic rupture.

Streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are named after Britain’s King George V due to the Balfour Declaration supporting the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in what was then known as Palestine, which was issued during his reign.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar responds to Yvette Cooper’s criticism of Israel during UN Security Council meeting

SUPPORTERS OF Defend Our Juries take part in a protest as part of the group's campaign to lift the ban on Palestine Action, ahead of a judicial review in London next week, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, November 22, 2025.

Jailed UK Palestine Action members end hunger strike, claim victory

The iCenter's recent Conflicts of Interest cohort gathering in Chicago. Participants were participating in a gallery walk of photos and texts, and accompanying audio clips, related to modern day and historical Israel.

Israel-Hamas War: Teaching and learning about the conflict - opinion


On this day: 105th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration

105-years-ago, Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote a letter that made history.

Lord Arthur James Balfour and the text of the Balfour Declaration

Jeremy Corbyn: Pro-Palestinian stance, 'powerful forces' led to antisemitism claims

Corbyn attacked "powerful forces" which prevented him from staying on as Labour leader and reaffirmed his commitment to the Palestinian cause.

The leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, delivers a speech in Manchester, Britain, March 22, 2018.

To whom was the Promised Land promised?

Israel has been consistently criticized for its occupation of the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, even though they were captured in a purely defensive war.

Sunrise in the Negev

Did Resolution 181 create the State of Israel? - opinion

Israel’s true legal foundation can be traced to the Balfour Declaration and the international documents that it was incorporated into and that are still in effect today with respect to the West Bank.

 A PALESTINIAN PROTEST, with the participation of the grand mufti of Jerusalem, outside the British Consulate General in east Jerusalem on November 2, the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration.

Balfour Day: Dynamics that accompanied famous declaration still at play - analysis

In 1917, the Balfour Declaration became the seminal document that led eventually to the establishment of the State of Israel.

Lord Arthur James Balfour and the text of the Balfour Declaration

1917: The birth of the Balfour Declaration

In photos of Arthur Balfour's face, I recognized the happiness he felt for writing the Balfour Declaration. Through those pictures, I can never forget him.

 Palestine restricted, New York, 1944

Balfour Declaration, Palestinian weaponization of post-colonial guilt - opinion

In the long history of the British Empire, there were many occurrences over which modern-day Brits are justifiably ashamed. The Balfour Declaration does not fall into that category.

PALESTINIANS IN RAFAH burn posters of former US president Donald Trump and Arthur James Balfour during a protest last year on the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration.

The Balfour Declaration rekindles hope - opinion

How it really was! I discovered the Balfour Declaration… It rekindles hope!

 Lord Balfour in Mandatory Palestine with Vera and Chaim Weizmann, Nahum Sokolow and others in 1925

Online event marks 101 years since San Remo Conference

Pro-Israel advocacy groups Im Tirtzu, Canadians for Israel's Legal Rights and the Zionist Organization of America hosted the event which included discussions and greetings from leading Jewish figures

Delegates to the San Remo Conference of 1920.

Britain is being sued for the Balfour Declaration in PA courts

The historically important document appears to not have had as much power as the suit claims.

A protest against Balfour Declaration, in Gaza City November 2, 2017.