The 1920 Nebi Musa Riots and the Birth of Palestinian Nationalism

In April 1920, Jerusalem erupted in violence during the Nebi Musa procession, leaving five dead and hundreds wounded. This episode unpacks the complex historical forces behind the riots: the collapse of Ottoman authority after World War I, the Balfour Declaration's promise of a Jewish homeland, and the growing frustration of Palestinian Arabs under British occupation. We examine the role of Haj Amin al-Husseini, who later became Grand Mufti, and the competing narratives that turned a religious festival into a political flashpoint. The Palin Commission report, the Haganah's early defense efforts, and the British military's hesitant response all come into focus. Through the eyes of eyewitnesses and official records, we explore how the events of those three days reshaped communal relations and set the stage for decades of conflict. This is the story of a people's awakening amid occupation and migration, where ancient traditions met modern nationalism under a colonial sun.

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