Arab Revolt (1936)

The Arab Revolt in Palestine was a series of major uprisings that occurred between 1936 and 1939 within the country. These events were mainly caused by the growing tensions between the Arab population, a flood of Jewish immigrants and the unpopular British rule.  Many Arabs were frustrated with the increase of Jewish immigration and land purchases, along with the lack of the country’s independence. At the same time, the British government was struggling to maintain control of the region while balancing the promises it had made to both Arabs and Jewish immigrants. 

The major groups involved in the conflict included Palestinian Arabs, Jewish immigrants living in the area and British forces. The first response to the conflict was from the British with intense military force and policing, along with stricter laws being put in place. The revolt eventually was suppressed by British forces; the region was left with more tension than it had prior and laws that would eventually lead to future conflicts. The Arab Revolt was also taking place during a time of great global instability with countries like Germany and Italy creating the Axis powers leading up to World War II.