The 1929 Hebron Massacre and the End of Coexistence

This episode examines the traumatic rupture in Jewish-Arab relations that occurred in August 1929, focusing on the massacre in Hebron and the destruction of the ancient Jewish quarter in Safed. We explore how rumors sparked by the Western Wall disputes escalated into targeted violence against civilians, leading to the death of sixty-six Jews in Hebron alone. The narrative details the role of British Mandatory forces, the leadership of Musa al-Husayni and Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, and the subsequent collapse of centuries-old communal ties. By looking at the specific actions taken by local leaders and the international reaction, we understand why this event is often cited as the moment when political Zionism and Arab nationalism became irreconcilable. We also discuss the aftermath, including the migration of Jews from Hebron to Jerusalem and the lasting psychological scar on both communities.

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