Britain in Palestine 1917-1948

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Britain in Palestine 1917-1948 investigates the contradictory promises and actions which defined British Mandatory rule in Palestine and laid the groundwork for the Nakba (the catastrophe) and the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. The roots of the contemporary social, political, economic, and environmental landscape of Palestine and Israel can be traced back to this period, making it essential viewing for understanding Britain’s legacy in the region and the situation on the ground today.
To access English, Arabic and Hebrew subtitles click on the CC link on the video. For further analysis of the events outlined in the film see the Companion Guide to Britain in Palestine 1917-1948.
Reviews
“A very useful explanation of how we got to where we are today. Fascinating photos I had not seen before. A great resource to show in any classroom or forum to people who want to learn more about this region, and specifically, Britain’s involvement. Afif Safieh, Former Palestinian Ambassador
“…This film brilliantly puts into perspective the role the United Kingdom played in Mandate Palestine from 1917-1948.” Rabbi Howard Finkelstein, Ontario, Canada
“This is an excellent short 18-min video from @BalfourProject explaining briefly but super-clearly how British colonialism has caused a century of war in Palestine.” Matthew Teller, Journalist and author of Nine Quarters of Jerusalem: A New Biography of the Old City (2022)
“Britain in Palestine 1917 - 1948 is a clear, precise and factual explanation of the historical origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict. For anyone who wants to develop a real understanding of the issue but is intimidated by it’s complexity, this film is the place to start.” Judah Passow, Photojournalist

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@reggiegoodwin7635

The repeated lesson: never let Britain draw your borders.

@Julia-en9xq

Funny how today, so many think history of this region began last week..

@srsh433

In a world full of intentional confusion, this video is a gem

@evelynjepson5955

My dad dwas there in 1947-1950...as part of a prison sentence...first timers were given the option of service to country, instead of being locked up, and he took it, but he said years after, that he wouldn't visit the places he'd been whilethere, as the people have different standards

@nicolaswheeler3738

All that I have learned from this,is not to trust politicians or power.

@elizaleroux9173

Absolutely horrible how one country can mess up so many other countries.

@michaelsmullen9891

The British Mandate for Palestine was not as originally shown in the map at

@royleon3525

A very moving and calm appraisal. It seems as if British Politicians have not changed one jot since those days.

@GameChanger32778

It’s nice to see this. I try to explain this to folks and they tell me I’m uneducated and it never happened.

@user-bj2sn2ff5i

Attempting to understand the events of October 7, 2023 without understanding the things laid out in this excellent work is a hopeless undertaking.

@Softskills-hiddenPersonalPower

Brilliant video and it helped me understand my childhood in Cairo in the 1946 to 1949 timeframe. I think that post the chaos in Palestine where the Brits just walked away and left it to the UN my Dad was part of trying to make sure the handover in Egypt from King Farouk to a new Republic under President Colonel Nasser went as smoothly as possible.

@davidchase9424

If other countries knew how Great Britain treated its own people.

@JBrandeis1

I must say that this is the only account I have seen on the Internet that is a fair, balanced and completely factual and unbiased exposition of the mess created in Palestine by the British, the League of Nations, the United Nations and the United States. It is a relief to see the truth now and then.

@perryray3947

This documentary makes the conflict much clearer and understandable. One can see both sides of the conflict. One thing is clear, we should never have interfered with other peoples destinies back then.

@hjm5885

“What can we say against their terrible hatred of us? For eight years now, they have sat in the refugee camps of Gaza and have watched how, before their very eyes, we have turned their land and villages, where they and their forefathers previously dwelled, into our home.” Moshe Dayan 1956

@rincemor

In her book ‘Legacy of Violence - A History of the British Empire’, Professor Caroline Elkins devotes a couple of chapters to Britain’s role in Palestine.

@simondobbs4480

My great Uncle, George, trooper of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, was shot and died in Palestine on 28th November 1917, aged just 21. May he rest in peace.

@Kerbeygrip

My Dad was there in the RAF. He “Flew Through Sand”. Camped in tents. Makeshift runways. Loved the Palestinian people. I have a great photographic record..

@PressHBCA

Thank you for such a clear and concise video. ❤

@jameslong9921

My favourite parts of this video were the still shots of the late 19th early 20th century, looking at those faces and the architecture is so evocative. I love to zoom in and look at individual faces and even single bricks in building's and imagine all the people for whom that scene was an everyday occurrence as they wandered the dusty streets of old Jerusalem. The shot with the two British soldiers on the hill overlooking the old city is a view that famous figures from history have gazed over, ever lusting over the city that is the Jewel of three religions.