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


Reality Check: Better late than never

This lack of an official royal visit has been no oversight but rather a deliberate snub to the Jewish state on the part of the British Foreign Office.

Britain's Prince William attends the first annual Royal Foundation Forum held at Aviva in London, February 28, 2018 . REUTERS/Chris Jackson/Pool

Britain turns its back on BDS

The Jerusalem Post

Ramallah shoe store demands Brits and Americans apologize before entering

A shoe shop in Ramallah demands British and American remorse over Balfour Declaration and "Trump's dirty decision."

A STREET in Ramallah. The Palestinian economy is suffering.

On the coattails of history

Viscount Allenby retraces his ancestor’s victorious entry to Jerusalem a century ago.

 Viscount Henry Allenby reading the Allenby proclamation of martial rule

100 years of European involvement in the Holy City

This week marks the centennial of the start of British rule of Jerusalem.

Original postcard showing Allenby’s proclamation to inhabitants, with an offcial surrender ceremony held by the steps of the Tower of David, on December 11, 191

Balfour was the product of all the Allied powers, author says

Christian groups host 100th anniversary event at European Parliament.

Delegates to the San Remo Conference of 1920.

European Union to mark Balfour Declaration

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (Likud), who will speak at the conference, said he would ask the European Parliament to take action to stop funding for boycotts of Israel.

Arthur James Balfour

November 22, 2017: 1917 in Jerusalem

Letters

US House honors Balfour Declaration centennial with pro-Israel resolution

Unanimously passed resolution "recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern State of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people."

United States Capitol building in Washington, DC.

Bipolar Britain

We understand that newspapers have to make money and that sensationalism sells.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara look at the original Balfour Declaration with British Prime Minister Theresa May, Lord Balfour and Lord Rothschild