The Letter that Changed the Face of the Middle East (VIDEO)

On 2 November 1917, a letter written by the British Foreign Secretary was published. Addressed to Lord Rothschild, a leader of the British Jewish community, for transmission to the Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland, the 67-word missive declared that “His Majesty’s government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.”

Here’s why the letter was so significant.

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Emanuel Miller

Emanuel Miller is a Jerusalem-based writer who has previously worked for the Jerusalem Post and the Times of Israel, and helped establish the English media department of My Truth, an organization that documents the experiences of Israeli soldiers while facing an immoral, cynical enemy. He regularly speaks about Israel, media bias, and Israel's geopolitical complexities to audiences including Birthright groups, student leaders visiting Israel, and for those seeking to get a more nuanced understanding of Israel.

The Letter that Changed the Face of the Middle East (VIDEO)

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