The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources (ص 57)

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The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources (ص 57)

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government was Sir Herbert Samuel, a Zionist, and one of the Chief
proponents of Zionist ideas in the War Cabinet.* In the same year the
Secretary of State for the Colonies, Winston Churchill, told the leaders of
the Palestinian national movement in a meeting held in Jerusalem, that it
was not in his power to repudiate the Balfour Declaration, and that the
Palestinian Arabs could do nothing but accept it. He added that it was
also not in his power to veto Jewish immigration to Palestine. 25
In 1923, the mandate over Palestine was officially in effect. It was also
clear to the Palestinian Arabs that the mandate would be supportive of
the Zionist project.
Between 1920 and 1925 the country witnessed waves of uprisings
and demonstrations, some of which were violent in protest against
Zionism and the mandate policy. On the 27th February 1920 a large
Arab demonstration was held in Jerusalem, and in the old town of
Jerusalem a violent outbreak took place between the 4th and 10th of
April. The fighting between Arabs and Jews continued despite a
declaration of martial law in the town. It began at Nabi Musa Festival
when some Arabs celebrating the feast were insulted and provoked by
some Jews. The total number of casualties on both sides from this
incident was 251. % In Haifa, the British authorities prohibited a
demonstration which was to be held on the 25th March 1921. It was held
despite the prohibition, however, and a clash occurred between the
demonstrators and the police.
On the 28th March 1921 another demonstration was prohibited in
Jaffa and,as a result, the town went on strike. On the same day,
nevertheless a demonstration was held in Jerusalem. On the first of May
1921, there were two Jewish demonstrations in Tel Aviv, one held by the
24 Nevil Barbour and D. Warriner, Nisi Dominus. p.98
25 A.W. Kayyali, Palestine, A Modern History. p.93 and Robert
John and Sami Hadawi, Palestine Diary. p.169
26 A.W. Kayyali, Palestine, A Modern History. p76

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The Arab Revolt of 1936-1939 in Palestine: A Study Based on Oral Sources

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1990-10

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