Balfour Declaration of 1917

The Balfour Declaration of 1917 was a statement from the British government expressing support for establishing a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire. It was addressed to Zionist leaders, signaling British endorsement of Jewish aspirations in the region. The declaration aimed to gain Jewish support during World War I, but it also raised concerns among Arab inhabitants of Palestine, who sought independence and independence. This document played a significant role in shaping future Israeli-Arab relations and the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.