Jerusalem 1929: The Western Wall Riots and the Shaw Commission

In August 1929, a dispute over a screen at the Western Wall sparked riots that killed over 130 Jews and 100 Arabs, reshaping the political landscape of Palestine. This episode dives into the immediate trigger—the placement of a mechitzah on Tisha B'Av—and the underlying tensions: the Buraq controversy, the role of the Mufti Amin al-Husseini, and the British response. We explore the Shaw Commission's findings, the rise of the Haganah, and how the violence solidified national identities. Featuring the Mughrabi Quarter, the Supreme Muslim Council, and the impact on Jewish immigration under the Mandate.

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