Harsh statements by Hamas and Islamic Jihad against the Balfour Declaration: Britain is historically responsible for the Palestinian tragedies The Islamic resistance movements (Hamas) and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, on the anniversary of the release of the disgraceful Balfour Declaration, issued separate statements emphasizing the continuation of resistance, the right of refugees to return, and the legal and moral responsibility of Britain for this historic crime. Read the full text at the link below: