The 1920 Nebi Musa Riots: Palestine's Bloody Passover

In April 1920, during the Nebi Musa pilgrimage, tensions between Arabs and Jews in Jerusalem exploded into three days of violence that left over a dozen dead and hundreds wounded. This episode examines the immediate causes, including the Balfour Declaration, the growing Zionist immigration, and the political vacuum under British military rule. We focus on the role of Haj Amin al-Husseini, who would later become Grand Mufti, and Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the Revisionist Zionist leader. The Palin Commission report, suppressed by the British, blamed both sides but highlighted Arab fears. The riots reshaped Palestinian politics, leading to the formation of the Haganah and the rise of al-Husseini. We also discuss the controversial oratory at al-Aqsa and the tragic violence at the Jaffa Gate. Join Lucas and Luna as they untangle this pivotal event that set the stage for decades of conflict.

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