Palästina 1936

1936: The year violence broke out in the Middle East. Only by understanding the roots of the Middle East conflict can one better comprehend the crisis

In the spring of 1936, an Arab rebellion broke out in the Holy Land against Jewish immigrants and the British Mandate authorities. The uprising lasted three years, cost thousands of lives and marked the beginning of the history of violence in the Middle East. During this period, the Palestinians united as a people, setting aside all their differences, whilst the Zionists came to the conclusion that they could only assert their interests through armed force. In a vivid and engaging manner, whilst remaining fair to both sides, Oren Kessler describes a pivotal moment in world history that has received little attention to date. His book helps to shed light on the causes of a tragedy whose end remains unforeseeable to this day.