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


Congratulations to Balfour Declaration on 100th Anniversary!

The Jerusalem Post

UK's May: Criticism of Israel not an excuse for antisemitism

“Criticizing the government of Israel is never – and can never be – an excuse for hatred against the Jewish people," an excerpt from a much-expected speech by May reads.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street after an attack on London Bridge and Borough Market left 7 people dead and dozens injured in London, Britain, June 4, 2017.

US lawmakers to introduce resolution marking Balfour Declaration

"Israel is one of our closest friends and allies, and it is important that we stand with her and honor this important milestone," say the initiators of the resolution.

The balfour declaration

November 2 2017: Shame on Abu-Dhabi

Judo and the Balfour Declaration.

Letters

The Meaning of Balfour

The Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu in London to celebrate Balfour and talk Iran

Netanyahu is expected to discuss with the British premier Iran's ballistic missile development and its aggression in the region, and how those issues should now be addressed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara boarding a flight to London, November 1, 2017.

Erdan urges UK officials to reconsider enabling anti-Israel rally

Strategic affairs minister says event protesting centennial of Balfour declaration is organized by Hamas supporters.

PSC Chairman Hugh Lanning (second from the right) standing with Hamas Cheif Ismail Haniyeh (center).

MK Bahloul to remain in Zionist Union – for now

MK Zouheir Bahloul and Zionist Union leader Avi Gabbay were scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the crisis over what Gabbay termed "extremist" remarks of Bahloul's.

Zouheir Bahloul

Center Field: We don’t need no Balfour declarations... or celebrations

Thinking forward from past to present, I see how the Balfour declarations advanced Jewish nationalism, meaning Zionism. Nevertheless, the proud Zionist activist in me shudders.

‘The Balfour declarations, Wilson’s Fourteen Points, and the League of Nations mandate legitimized the quest for nationhood of all nations with a self-conscious identity.’

Grapevine: 'Mais oui'

Israel celebrates 100 years since the signing of the Balfour Declaration.

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach