British Mandate for Palestine
The British Mandate for Palestine was a geopolitical entity established following the First World War under the auspices of the League of Nations. Here are some key details:
Historical Context
Administration and Policies
- The British Administration was responsible for the administration of the region, with the mandate to establish conditions leading to self-government and independence.
- One of the significant policies was the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which supported the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine while safeguarding the civil and religious rights of all inhabitants.
- The mandate period saw increased Jewish immigration to Palestine, which was facilitated by the Jewish Agency for Israel and opposed by parts of the Arab population.
Political and Social Developments
- Tensions between Jewish and Arab communities escalated, leading to various conflicts, most notably the 1929 Palestine riots, the 1936-1939 Arab Revolt, and the 1947-1948 Civil War.
- The British government issued several white papers, like the 1939 White Paper, which proposed restrictions on Jewish immigration and land purchase, aiming to appease Arab demands but also causing discontent among Jewish communities.
- In 1946, the Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry was established to investigate the situation in Palestine, but its recommendations were largely ignored.
End of the Mandate
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