From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Banksy holds Balfour ‘apology party’ for Palestinians
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleSecretive British street artist Banksy is holding an event to apologize for the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration outside his hotel in the West Bank.
The typically surreal event involved 50 children hosted by an actor dressed as Queen Elizabeth II for a British-style tea party.
Their party hats were bullet-riddled helmets with British flags on them, while tattered British flags were flown.
Final preps for #Banksy street party in Bethlehem, 'celebrating' 100 yrs since #Balfour declaration. pic.twitter.com/jjTi0NJejQ
— Harry Fawcett (@harryjfawcett) November 1, 2017
The queen reveals a plaque carved in concrete saying “Er, Sorry,” playing on the common initials for Elizabeth Royal.
The apology is etched into the separation wall, which in many areas cuts through territory Palestinians claim for their future state.
The Times of Israel Community.