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UK lawmakers urge apology for Balfour Declaration and mandate, citing colonial harm and legal pressure.
UK lawmakers, including 45 MPs and peers from multiple parties, have urged the government to formally apologize for the 1917 Balfour Declaration and Britain’s subsequent Mandate for Palestine, citing historical responsibility for Palestinian displacement and violations of international law.
The call, backed by a 400-page legal petition from Palestinian businessman Munib al-Masri, argues the UK’s actions enabled decades of conflict and calls for acknowledgment of colonial overreach.
While the UK has recognized Palestine and pledged aid, it has not apologized, maintaining that the declaration was a pivotal historical moment without requiring remorse.
The petition demands a government response by September 2026 or risk legal action, emphasizing the need to confront Britain’s colonial legacy in education and policy.
Los legisladores del Reino Unido instan a disculparse por la Declaración y el mandato de Balfour, citando el daño colonial y la presión legal.