The 1920 Hebron Massacre and the End of Coexistence

While most histories focus on Jerusalem’s walls, this episode examines the terrifying rupture of communal life in the summer of 1929. We trace the events leading to the Hebron Massacre, where long-standing Jewish-Moslem neighborhoods erupted into violence under the British Mandate. Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Arab Higher Committee, the tragic failure of local leadership, and the specific story of the Hebrew University medical students who sought refuge in the Ben-Zvi household. This narrative delves into the political maneuvering of Haj Amin al-Husseini, the impact of rumors from the Western Wall, and the lasting demographic shift that ended centuries of peaceful coexistence in the city. By examining the testimonies of survivors like the Schoenfeld family and the British judicial response, we uncover how fear and incitement dismantled a fragile peace.

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