Author Archives: Eibhlin Priestley

KS3-5 Lecture & Q&A

Designed for both assembly and classroom delivery (KS3-5) this 40-minute whistlestop history (+ 20 minutes for Q&A) focusses on Britain’s role in Palestine, the Nakba (1947-1978) occupation and resistance, and the contemporary history of Gaza. Designed and delivered by Mike … Continue reading

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The UK is right to declare respect for ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

By Andrew Whitley and Lara Bird-Leakey 22 November 2024 Yesterday, 21 Nov 2024, the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague unanimously confirmed arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav … Continue reading

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Trump has already emboldened Israel’s far-right. Labour must act

By Richard Burden & Phyllis Starkey 16 Nov 2024 You always think things cannot get any worse for the Palestinians. But every year they do. It is 15 years since Israel last allowed a UK parliamentary delegation into the Gaza … Continue reading

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ICJ rules Israeli occupation illegal

Balfour Project urges UK to support court Today [19 July 2024], the ICJ has delivered its Opinion: the 1967 Israeli occupation is unlawful. The Balfour Project supports this Opinion and calls on the British Government to do so. In 2022 … Continue reading

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Upholding international law: dream or reality? With Dr. Ardi Imseis, Assistant Professor of Law, Queen’s University

12 July 2024 Watch webinar Listen to audio/podcast Dr. Ardi Imseis is an Assistant Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Queen’s University. He is a Member of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen, a UN Human … Continue reading

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Interactive Resources

Interactive Encyclopaedia of PalestineCreated by the Institute for Palestine Studies and the Palestinian Museum, this bilingual platform traces the history of modern and contemporary Palestine through event analysis, biographies, maps and primary documents. Palestine Re-Mix A digital tool rooted in … Continue reading

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Reports

Al Haq Annual Field Report on Human Rights Violations in 202Al Haq Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2022Amnesty International Not a “Vibrant Democracy” This is Apartheid 2022B’tselem (The Israel Information Centre for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories) A … Continue reading

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Get Involved

First and foremost, we hope people will learn more about Britain’s historic role in Palestine and the legacy of its involvement. Our website is a great place to start. Become a Friend of the Balfour Project through regular giving, however … Continue reading

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Who we are

PatronsTrusteesExecutive CommitteeProgramme Officers The Board of Trustees holds ultimate authority within the Balfour Project, under the regulations of the OSCR. An Executive Committee organises and manages the day-to-day work of the charity, either directly or through delegation from the Board … Continue reading

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