On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-30 07:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, US Politics
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On this day, 129 years ago, some 200 Jews from 17 countries arrived in Basel, Switzerland, and convened in the municipal casino concert hall, decorated with blue and white flags, for the First Zionist Congress led by Theodor Herzl.
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