The 1915 Famine in Palestine: Ottoman Siege and Starvation
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the devastating famine that struck Palestine during World War I, focusing on the winter of 1914-1915. They discuss how Ottoman policies, including the requisitioning of food supplies and the disruption of trade by Allied blockades, led to widespread starvation. The conversation highlights the role of Jamal Pasha, the Ottoman governor, and the impact on the fellahin (peasant farmers). They delve into the locust plague of 1915, which compounded the crisis, and the efforts of the American Colony in Jerusalem to provide relief. The episode also touches on the political dimensions, including how the famine fueled resentment against Ottoman rule and contributed to the Arab nationalist movement. Specific locations like Jerusalem, Jaffa, and Nablus are mentioned, as well as the role of local newspapers like al-Karmil and Filastin in documenting the catastrophe.
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