MEMO – British Prime Minister Theresa May celebrated the Balfour Declaration at a dinner held on Wednesday to welcome the Jewish New Year, crediting it for creating the “remarkable country of Israel”, according to Ynet News.
The dinner, held at the British Prime Minister’s official residence at 10 Downing Street, was attended by senior politicians and members of the Jewish community in the UK.
“We look forward to [marking] the centenary of the Balfour Declaration in November,” she opened. “Born of that letter, the pen of Balfour, and of the efforts of so many people, is a remarkable country.” CONTINUE READING
