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What was one of the main conclusions of the Peel Commission regarding the future of Palestine?
What was one of the main conclusions of the Peel Commission regarding the future of Palestine?
- The creation of a shared governance model between Arabs and Jews.
- The establishment of a single unified Palestinian state.
- The complete withdrawal of British forces from the region.
- The partition of Palestine into multiple regions. (correct)
Which regions were designated for the Jewish state according to the Peel Commission's recommendations?
Which regions were designated for the Jewish state according to the Peel Commission's recommendations?
- The Gaza Strip and the Negev Desert.
- The eastern parts of Tulkeram and Jenin.
- Haifa's districts and the coastal plain from Ashdod. (correct)
- Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
How did the Peel Commission's partition proposal address the governance of Jerusalem?
How did the Peel Commission's partition proposal address the governance of Jerusalem?
- It would be shared equally between Jews and Arabs.
- It was to be included in the Jewish region.
- It was part of the Arab state.
- It would be under British control. (correct)
What significant trend did the Peel Commission critique regarding land transfer to Jews?
What significant trend did the Peel Commission critique regarding land transfer to Jews?
Which area was proposed to connect the third independent region to Jaffa in the Peel Commission's plan?
Which area was proposed to connect the third independent region to Jaffa in the Peel Commission's plan?
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The Peel Commission
The Peel Commission
The British Royal Commission, led by Lord Peel, was established to investigate the causes of the 1936 Great Palestine Revolt. It aimed to resolve tensions and conflicts between Arab and Jewish communities.
The Peel Commission's Partition Plan
The Peel Commission's Partition Plan
The Peel Commission proposed dividing Palestine into three regions: a Jewish State, an Arab State, and a British-controlled region encompassing Jerusalem. This plan was rejected by both the Zionist movement and Palestinian leadership.
Proposed Arab State under Peel Commission
Proposed Arab State under Peel Commission
The Arab State, as proposed by the Peel Commission, would include the Gaza Strip, Beersheba, the Negev Desert, Galilee, Nablus, and eastern portions of other regions. It would also be united with the Emirate of Transjordan.
Proposed Jewish State under Peel Commission
Proposed Jewish State under Peel Commission
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Peel Commission's Critique of Land Transfer
Peel Commission's Critique of Land Transfer
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Study Notes
British Royal Commission (The Peel Commission)
- Established in 1936 following the Arab revolt.
- Investigated the causes of the revolt.
- Arrived in Palestine in 1937, during a period of relative calm.
- Chaired by Lord Peel, formerly the Secretary of State for India.
- Report finalised in late January 1937.
Recommendations
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Partition of Palestine: Palestine divided into Arab, Jewish, and British-controlled zones (Jerusalem).
- Arab State: Gaza, Beersheba, Negev desert, Galilee, parts of Nablus, parts of Jenin, , and parts of Beisan and Jaffa combined with Transjordan.
- Jewish State: Haifa, Galilee (including Safed and Acre), the coastal plain from Ashdod to the plain of Marj Ibn Amar.
- Neutral Zone: Central Palestine including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Galilee Sea, Lake Tiberias basin, and a corridor connecting this zone with Yaffa, going through Lod and Ramle. This would be under the mandate's control.
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Criticism of Land Transfers: Criticized the British government's policies on land transfers to Jews.
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Increased Jewish Landholdings: Recorded a significant increase in Jewish-owned land during the years 1929–1936 (from 844,000 dunams to over 1 million and 332,000 dunams).
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