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Hamas Marks Balfour Declaration Anniversary, Demands UK Responsibility
Hamas and Fatah marked the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration by demanding the UK take responsibility for alleged harm to Palestinians. Senior Hamas official Basem Naim called the declaration a crime and accused Britain of bearing responsibility for Israel's existence.
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What happened
- 01Hamas and Fatah marked the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration with strong condemnations.
- 02Hamas demands the UK take political and legal responsibility for Israel's establishment.
- 03Senior Hamas official Basem Naim called the declaration "one of the most serious crimes."
- 04Hamas accused Israel of killing, siege, starvation, and expulsion policies.
- 05Fatah also used similar rhetoric to condemn the historical declaration.
Both groups used the phrase "a promise from one who does not own to one who does not deserve it" to describe the declaration, highlighting its use in their political messaging.
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