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Event war Middle East

Arab Revolt in Palestine

1936 CE – 1939 CE

Major Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule and Jewish immigration. At its peak, rebels controlled the Old City of Jerusalem and large parts of the Palestinian interior.

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Conflict · Middle East

Arab Revolt in Palestine

1936 CE – 1939 CE

Major Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule and Jewish immigration. At its peak, rebels controlled the Old City of Jerusalem and large parts of the Palestinian interior. Britain deployed 20,000 troops; the 1939 White Paper finally conceded Arab demands on immigration.

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