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Conferences in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Posted on February 8, 2019 by admin

 March 14th and 17th 2019 On March 14th at  300 people at Glasgow University heard former British and Israeli diplomats and distinguished journalists speak on ‘The news from Gaza: dispelling myths and telling the truth’.  The following Sunday at Edinburgh University … Continue reading →

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Balfour Declaration Centenary, 2017: towards constructive commemoration

Posted on October 16, 2016 by admin

‘I never knew that ……’ Liverpool Hope University 1st October 2016. The use of round tables in the Eden Arbour Room at Liverpool Hope University facilitated a welcome and a warmth to the buzz of conversation as participants in the … Continue reading →

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‘Britain in Palestine’ shown in UK Parliament

Posted on May 27, 2016 by admin

Parliamentarians from all four of Britain’s main political parties sponsored a showing of ‘Britain in Palestine, 1917-1948’ in The Attlee Suite – one of the main conference suites in the British Parliament. The audience of 130 watched the documentary, which … Continue reading →

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Britain made the mess and should help sort it out

Posted on February 19, 2016 by admin

Scores of people squeezed into Sarum College, Salisbury, to hear from experts on the Balfour Declaration of 1917 which gave British support to a home for Jews in historical Palestine. The Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling said the declaration was the … Continue reading →

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‘Britain should be more active in helping resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict’

Posted on January 27, 2015 by admin

Commemorating the 97th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration Report of Balfour Project conference, Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 in St John’s College, Oxford, Oct 30th 2014. A common theme from speakers at the Balfour Project’s annual event was that Britain’s history … Continue reading →

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The Balfour Declaration – Key players and events by Mary Grey

Posted on September 7, 2014 by admin

Introduction – what motivated the Balfour Declaration?  (Powerpoint of Key Players) There is still conflict as to which motive for the Balfour Declaration is stronger – there are at least three motives, and some may interlock: 1. According to Avi … Continue reading →

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“Perfidious Albion” The British Legacy in Palestine, by Ilan Pappe

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

Professor Ilan Pappé’s  paper at the Balfour Project conference in October 2013, was entitled “Perfidious Albion” The British Legacy in Palestine. Many participants thought it was very inspiring.  He revealed that British involvement in the Middle East and Palestine specifically … Continue reading →

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“Are we trapped by our own narratives?” by Tony Klug

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

Tony Klug, speaking at the Balfour Project conference in October 2013 spoke stirringly to the question “Are we trapped by our own narratives?” He began by demonstrating that everyone becomes a player in this seemingly intractable conflict, where what passes … Continue reading →

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Healing the Wounds of History: Looking at the Balfour Declaration with New Eyes

Posted on December 6, 2013 by admin

Second annual Balfour Project conference to mark the 96th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration October 30th 2013

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Evaluating the Balfour Declaration: Breaking the Deadlock in the Middle East

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

A one day conference exploring the different legacies of the Balfour Declaration and how a greater understanding of history can contribute to justice and peace in the Middle East today was held in Winchester University on May 18th 2013. Over … Continue reading →

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The Theology of the Land

Posted on November 23, 2012 by admin

 Stephen Sizer The Promised Land – From the Nile to the Euphrates? I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and … Continue reading →

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Britain in Palestine, Broken Promises

Posted on November 4, 2012 by admin

Broken promises: Britain in Palestine A one-day conference on the British responsibility for conflict between Israelis and Palestinians took place at the Quaker Meeting House in Edinburgh on Friday 2nd November. A full house included people of Christian, Muslim and … Continue reading →

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