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Palestinians mark 109th anniversary of Balfour Declaration
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Palestinians commemorated the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration on Wednesday, marking what they view as a foundational act of colonial injustice that paved the way for the establishment of Israel, the Ma'an news agency reported. The 1917 British declaration promised a Jewish homeland in Palestine, a commitment Palestinians say violated their rights and displaced their communities.
The commemoration reflects Palestinian rejection of the declaration's legacy and its role in shaping decades of conflict in the region.
