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Who controlled the area of the Middle East known as Palestine between 1917 and 1948?
Britain
What was the main reason for Britain's interest in gaining control of Palestine during World War I?
Strategic location
Who captured Jerusalem in 1917 during World War I?
General Allenby
Why did Britain consider defeating the Ottoman Turks in the Middle East vital during World War I?
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What was the name of the empire that ruled the region before Britain's control?
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