The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words That Changed the World
In a bizarre twist of history, the humble chestnut played a big role in the ultimate creation of the State of Israel. To understand why, Noam Weissman examines the curious origins of the Balfour Declaration and asks why the 67-word letter from a British foreign minister continues to get people riled up more than 100 years after it was published. ~~~~~ The Unpacking Israeli History Podcast series is sponsored by Andrea & Larry Gill ~~~~~
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- https://dailyhistory.org/What_was_the_impact_of_the_Balfour_Declaration_(1917)_on_the_Middle_East%3F
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