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#418 – Israel-Palestine Debate: Finkelstein, Destiny, M. Rabbani & Benny Morris

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The Balfour Declaration and British Policy

This chapter explores the historical context of the Balfour Declaration of 1917, examining British motivations and their impact on the Zionist movement and Arab aspirations in Palestine. Through critical analysis, it highlights the complexities of British support, contradictions in policy, and the effects on Jewish statehood amid evolving immigration and national relations.

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