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Nov 7, 2023 • 20 tweets • 7 min read
THREAD on the occupation of #Palestine by #Israel with the help of UK and US - 1/n
1896: Theodor Herzl proposed ideology of Zionism and called for creation of a Jewish state
1917: Britain issued the Balfour Declaration promising homeland for Jews (6%) in Palestine.
1918-1947: The British Mandate facilitated Jewish immigration from Europe to Palestine
The Jewish population in Palestine increased from 6% (1918) to 33% (1947)
1528: Babri Masjid was constructed in Ayodhya by Mir Baqi on instructions of Mughal emperor Babur.
No record of it being built over a demolished temple, nor any record of claims of site being birth place of Shri Ram
1859: Controversy began after locals start claiming #BabriMasjid as birthplace of Shri Ram.
Britishers erected a fence dividing the site. Muslims used mosque's inner court to pray, Hindus were allowed to use outer court.
1934: Damage to mosque & dome in riots, rebuilt by govt