At We Believe in Israel (WBII), we are committed to ensuring that the historical and legal foundations of Israel’s legitimacy are well understood and defended. One of the most pivotal yet often overlooked moments in modern Middle Eastern history is the San Remo Conference of 1920—a diplomatic turning point that legally enshrined Jewish self-determination within the framework of international law.
Our latest research brief, The San Remo Conference and Its Enduring Significance, provides a comprehensive analysisof how the resolutions adopted at San Remo laid the groundwork for the establishment of the State of Israel. It explores:
✔ The dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and the geopolitical context of the mandate system
✔ The transformation of the Balfour Declaration from a political statement into binding international law
✔ How San Remo established the Jewish people's right to self-determination under the League of Nations
✔ Why San Remo remains a crucial legal precedent in countering modern anti-Zionist narratives
Why This Brief Matters
Despite the indisputable legal foundations of Israel’s sovereignty, misinformation and revisionist history continue to challenge Israel’s legitimacy. This WBII research brief equips advocates, policymakers, and educators with the necessary historical and legal knowledge to defend Israel’s rights with confidence.
Read the full research brief here
Together, we must ensure that the facts of history remain unchallenged and that the legal rights of the Jewish people to their homeland continue to be recognised.