Terrorism in Israel - 1930

1930

In 1930 4,944 Jewish immigrants arrived in Palestine.

A fourth Palestinian Arab Delegation travels to London.

The British enlarge their garrison in Palestine: They have two infantry battalions, 2 RAF squadrons and 4 squadrons of armoured cars. The Palestine Police Force is re-organised by Sir Herbert Dowbiggin and isolated Jewish settlements are given arms caches to be used if under attack.

The Black Hand Islamist group led by Shaykh Izz ad-Din al-Qassam begins a campaign against Jewish civilians and the British in Palestine.

May 12 - The Palestinian Arab delegation announce that the British Government has rejected their demands for the end to Jewish immigration, an end to land sales to Jews and the establishing of a democratic government in Palestine.

August 6 - The Jewish Agency officially recognised by the British Government.

October 20 - In reaction to the disturbances of 1929, the Passfield White Paper and the Hope Simpson Royal Commission recommend limiting Jewish immigration.

December - The International Wailing Wall Commission confirms Muslim property rights over the area.

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