The 1824 Ottoman Siege of Acre: Palestine Under Muhammad Ali

Episode 132 of The History of Palestine goes back to 1824, when the Ottoman Empire faced a direct challenge from Muhammad Ali of Egypt. His son Ibrahim Pasha laid siege to Acre, a fortified port city that had long been a symbol of resistance—first against Napoleon, now against the Sultan. We explore how this siege reshaped Palestine’s political landscape, the role of local Palestinian notables like Abdullah Pasha al-Jazzar's successor, and how the Egyptian occupation of Palestine in the 1830s introduced new military and administrative practices. Along the way, we consider the impact on peasant communities, the destruction of Acre’s walls, and the long-term consequences for the region’s economy and identity. This is a story of empire, ambition, and the people caught in between—a chapter often overlooked in modern narratives but essential for understanding Palestine’s deep history.

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