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Britain and France support the Ottoman Empire against Russia's desire to claim holy places in Palestine

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Domains

  • Treaties and alliances

Dates

  • Date of occurrence 1853

Places

  • Israel (Location)
  • France (Involved)
  • Russia (Involved)
  • Turkey (Involved)
  • United Kingdom (Involved)

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