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.

|ByNEVILLE TELLER
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

Gideon Sa'ar sharply responded to Yvette Cooper's criticism of Israel's land policies at the UN, referencing the Balfour Declaration and historical British support for a Jewish homeland.

|ByIDAN KWELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Kamran Ahmed, Heba Muraisi, and Lewie Chiaramello announced the end of the hunger strike, started by seven activists jailed for participation in a campaign of political violence and vandalism.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
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

The iCenter is predicated on the belief that good education challenges people to broaden their scope of vision, venture beyond their 'silo,' and actively seek to engage with ideas that challenge.

|ByCARL SCHRAG, OR SHEMER

WATCH: Netanyahu meets with Jewish leaders in London

The prime minister thanks community members for being a bridge between Israel and the UK.

NOVEMBER 5, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews

Reflections on Balfour 100

As we mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks considers what it meant in 1917 – and what it means today.

NOVEMBER 5, 2017ByJONATHAN SACKS
Balfour

Corbyn: UK must recognize Palestine as a state

The Labour leader spoke to a several-thousand strong crowd on Saturday, calling on his country to address the plight of the Palestinians.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn makes an appearance in London

Balfour and Hitler

It is ironic that the Balfour Declaration has also become the subject of one of the most important observances on the PA calendar.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The Balfour Declaration

100 years of Arab-Israeli history: Renowned British doctor pens surprising book on conflict

A British doctor dissects the 100-year quest for peace in the Middle East, from the Balfour Declaration through today.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByYAKIR FELDMAN
IDF disperses Palestinian riot 370

Reporter's Notebook: The spirit of the ANZAC centennial

The climax of the day came later in the afternoon at the reenactment of the Light Horse Charge.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Members of the Australian Light Horse Association take part in a reenactment of the famous World War I cavalry charge known as the ‘Battle of Beersheba’ yesterday as part of the centenary commemorations in the southern city.

Bomb threat cancels Balfour Declaration event at Florida Jewish museum

FIU police dog identified possible explosives in the suspects car, leading to the evacuation of a university parking garage.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017ByJTA
Jewish Museum of Florida Miami Beach

WATCH LIVE: Netanyahu speaks at Chatham House in London

Netanyahu discusses Israel's foreign policy with respect to the current tensions in the Middle East.

NOVEMBER 3, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside 10 Downing Street in London

Palestinians mark 100 years since Balfour Declaration in the UN

A prominent American pro-Palestinian historian declared on Thursday that the document written in 1917 by Lord Balfour was, for the Palestinians, "a gun pointed directly at their heads."

NOVEMBER 3, 2017ByYAIR ETTINGER
Palestinians protest the 100th anniversary of Britain's Balfour Declaration

British PM: 'We won’t apologize for the Balfour Declaration'

British Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a very strong speech in support of the Jewish state and the role her country had in creating it.

NOVEMBER 3, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
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