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


Voices from the Arab press

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

LEBANON’S HEZBOLLAH supporters hold photographs of leader Hassan Nasrallah during his address via a video screen in Beirut last September.

Grapevine: Balfour most frequently repeated surname in Israel this week

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s move to create a separate news corporation has been widely interpreted as yet another attempt by the government to control the media,

TEL AVIV socialite Alice Krieger is flanked by Australian Ambassador Chris Cannan and Cypriot Ambassador Thessalia- Salina Shambos.

Know comment: Fall reading recommendations

Arab democracy is seen as a dangerous luxury, and they prefer “pragmatic” deals with tyrants to defeat violent Islamist extremism.

Palestinian youths slinging rocks 521

The Balfour Declaration - Why Lord Rothschild?

The Jerusalem Post

The Balfour's Centennial: The Intersection of Arab Nationalism and Neo-Confederacy

The Jerusalem Post

Misplaced rage against the Balfour Declaration

Lord Balfour is admired by some for legitimizing the idea of a Jewish state in the modern world. He is loathed by others for having smugly assumed the right to determine so many fates.

Palestinians protest the 100th anniversary of Britain's Balfour Declaration

Grapevine: the president wore tails

This week in Israel's social news.

President Reuven Rivlin delivers remarks at a state dinner in Madrid, Spain, November 6, 2017.

British Jews concerned by Western Wall and conversion issues

British-Jewish leaders wish to see "fairness between different strands of Judaism."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Britain's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis in London

La déclaration Balfour, toujours sur le banc des accusés

100 ans après, la célèbre lettre ouverte du ministre des Affaires étrangères britannique reste un sujet de controverse. Qu’en pensent les descendants de Lord Balfour ?

Carte postale créée par l’institut Betsalel en l’honneur de la déclaration Balfour

Balfour et le serpent de mer

Tous les prétextes sont bons pour justifier le narratif biaisé des Palestiniens

Ramallah, 18 octobre 2017 : manifestation palestinienne pour demander des excuses au gouvernement britannique