The Historical Significance of the Balfour Declaration – Dore Gold (Jewish Political Studies Review via Daily Alert)

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Nov. 1, 2017 On July 24, 1922, the British pledge to help build the Jewish National Home was explicitly incorporated into the text of the League of Nations Mandate, which called for “putting into effect” its terms. The Balfour Declaration thus was transformed into a binding obligation under international law. Moreover, it was approved unanimously by the Council of […]