Regional Studies: American Studies - Israel Studies

Regional Studies: American Studies - Israel Studies

A historical and social analysis of Israeli immigration policies in the mid-twentieth century: from the Holocaust to the Balfour Declaration

Document Type : Original Article

Author
jamshid hosseinzadehshiranin
'Department of Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract
Abstract:
After World War II, Britain, despite its direct influence in the Middle East, used the establishment of Israel as a key tool to counter regional threats. This article examines British policies from 1948 to 1950, analyzing how Israel’s immigration programs—including the criteria used in the Israeli ambassador’s letters on the selection of immigrants—and its reliance on the country as a defensive base were part of Britain’s strategic plan to advance its interests and undermine the convergence of the Arab and Muslim worlds. This research examines the historical context of the Holocaust and its profound impact on Israeli immigration policies, as well as the relationship between Israel and Britain and its role in global developments.The aim of this article is to shed light on the hidden dimensions of England's strategic decisions and their effects on the social and economic structure of Israel and the region.
Keywords: Immigration policies, regional conflicts, Balfour Declaration, Muslim powers, Western interests, Ambassador's letter, Holocaust
Keywords
Western interests
ambassador's letter
Holocaust