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Anniversary of Balfour Declaration
Michael Gove addressing the annual CFI lunch (Credit: John Rifkin)
December 12, 2017, 3:47 pm
Michael Gove attacks ‘dark and furious energy’ feeding anti-Israel activism
Environment secretary speaks out against rising tide of anti-Zionism in Britain, and describes Israel as a “birthright” for Jews. 
By Justin Cohen
The Royal Albert Hall hosted the final event, celebrating the Balfour Centenary, and will now host a Yom Ha'atzmaut party
November 8, 2017, 2:43 pm
Royal Albert Hall hosts 3,000 Christians and Jews in final Balfour celebration
More than 500 performers, singers and actors take part in spectacular event to mark centenary
By Justin Cohen
Arthur Balfour and the declaration which issued official sympathy for the Jewish national movement
November 1, 2017, 2:15 pm
OPINION: A vote that opened the road for the Balfour Declaration
Former Board of Deputies president Vivian Wineman reflects on a piece of British-Jewish history
By Vivian Wineman
Australian men and women in World War I uniforms recreate the last calvary charge that took place in The Battle of Beersheba Credit: EPA/JIM HOLLANDER
October 31, 2017, 2:12 pm
Battle of Beersheba re-enacted a century on to mark Australian PM’s Israel visit
More than 200 re-enactors take part in ceremony marking a century since an historic battle paving the way for Israel's existence
Jeremy Corbyn wants Spurs fans to stop singing 'Yid Army' chant
October 31, 2017, 9:17 am
‘Disappointing’ that Corbyn won’t attend Balfour dinner, says Boris Johnson
Foreign secretary accuses the leader of the opposition of 'blatantly siding with one party and not the other'
By Jewish News Reporter
Emily Thornberry speaking at the 2017 Labour conference
October 26, 2017, 9:39 am
Emily Thornberry to attend Balfour dinner after Corbyn declines invitation
Shadow foreign secretary will represent the opposition at the centenary celebration next week
By Jewish News Reporter
Examples of the adverts banned by TFL. Photograph: Palestinian Mission to the UK
October 18, 2017, 2:05 pm
Ads opposing Balfour celebrations banned by TFL
Palestinian envoy to Britain accuses Transport for London of ‘censorship’ after campaign is pulled
By Jewish News Reporter
UJS Team, 2017
October 18, 2017, 10:30 am
Jewish students to debate meaning of Zionism for Balfour centenary
Panel event featuring representatives from Yachad, Stand With Us, the ZF and We Believe In Israel to be held next month
Chief Rabbi Mirvis
October 10, 2017, 11:32 am
Chief Rabbi writes Shabbat prayer for Balfour Declaration anniversary
Ephraim Mirvis composes 'deeply welcome' passage of thanks to mark the 100 year anniversary of British support for a Jewish national home
By Jewish News Reporter
Ruth Davidson in conversation with the BBC’s Director of News and Current Affairs James Harding
September 12, 2017, 12:47 pm
Ruth Davidson praises Scotland’s tackling of anti-Semitism
Scottish Tory leader praises burgeoning ties with Israel ahead of the Balfour centenary, saying she is a 'critical friend' of the Jewish state
By Jenni Frazer
David Quarrey
March 31, 2017, 10:27 am
The ambassador to Israel with an appetite for business
The UK’s Israel envoy David Quarrey on the Balfour centenary, hopes for a Royal visit and, er, Eddie Izzard
By Justin Cohen
Boris Johnson (l) shaking Benjamin Netanyahu's hand (r) during their meeting in Jerusalem in 2017
March 8, 2017, 7:01 pm
Boris Johnson: ‘I share the pride British Jews feel in Israel’s achievements’
Writing exclusively for Jewish News, the foreign secretary reflects on the booming bilateral relationship and vows to make the case against settlements 'respectfully but insistently'
By Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson (l) shaking Benjamin Netanyahu's hand (r) in 2017
March 8, 2017, 5:44 pm
Netanyahu confirms UK visit to mark Balfour centenary celebrations
Israel's prime minister is 'looking forward' to a UK trip in November, where he'll mark the 100-year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration
By Justin Cohen
Arthur Balfour and the declaration which issued official sympathy for the Jewish national movement
March 8, 2017, 4:33 pm
Balfour committee to give £500 grants for local events
Organisers of the community’s celebrations of the Balfour Declaration centenary are encourage local activities
By Jewish News Reporter
The Prince of Wales visiting his grandmother on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Princess Alice of Greece's, final resting place in Jerusalem for the first time. Photo credit: @ClarenceHouse/PA
March 8, 2017, 1:50 pm
Israel’s president invites Royal Family to Israel for Balfour Declaration centenary
Reuven Rivlin extended the Royal invite to mark 100-years since Britain formally issued support for a Jewish state
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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