British Mandatory Palestine 1918-1948 The image depicts the flag of Palestine during the British Mandate. Who were the "Palestinians" at the beginning of the 20th century? Jews had always been coming to Palestine, and by the end of the 19th century, their influx had increased. Partly due to the development of transportation and partly because of the rise of anti-Semitism. Prior to the British Mandate, in 1890, Arabs constituted 80% of the population. Over the next quarter of a century, an additional 50,000 Jews, 100,000 Arabs, and some Christians migrated into Palestine. By the start of the British Mandate, Arabs made up about 75% of the population, with the remaining 25% split between Jews and Christians (slightly more Jews than Christians).
The beginner Zionist's guide: Part 2
British Mandatory Palestine 1918-1948 The image depicts the flag of Palestine during the British Mandate. Who were the "Palestinians" at the beginning of the 20th century? Jews had always been coming to Palestine, and by the end of the 19th century, their influx had increased. Partly due to the development of transportation and partly because of the rise of anti-Semitism. Prior to the British Mandate, in 1890, Arabs constituted 80% of the population. Over the next quarter of a century, an additional 50,000 Jews, 100,000 Arabs, and some Christians migrated into Palestine. By the start of the British Mandate, Arabs made up about 75% of the population, with the remaining 25% split between Jews and Christians (slightly more Jews than Christians).