What role did Britain play in the creation of Israel?

The period of the British “support” for the RE-creation of the Israel as a “Jewish State”, can be measured in months. Yes, in December 1917, Lord Balfour wrote his famous declaration, “giving” the Jews what was always theirs. read more

Britain played a negative role in the creation of Israel by keeping Jews out when the Jews were in mortal danger elsewhere. In addition, when the British finally left, there were instances where they made sure to leave their weaponry where the Arabs could appropriate it. read more

It is factually wrong to say Britain created Israel, they certainly played a part in the it’s creation, but the Jewish State was created by Zionists who purchased and settled the land. read more

Let us remember that Israel did not exist until May 14, 1948, thus in reality Britain's role was in the land of Palestine. Second, because British attitudes and policies, depending on world circumstances during the period of their mandate in Palestine, varied from time to time, I want to deal with just one aspect, and that is the Balfour declaration of 1917. read more