The 1936 Great Revolt: Palestine's Uprising Against Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1936 Great Arab Revolt in Palestine, a three-year uprising against British colonial rule and Zionist settlement. They focus on the general strike that began in April 1936, the formation of the Arab Higher Committee under Haj Amin al-Husseini, and the fierce battles in the hills around Nablus, Jenin, and Tulkarm. The discussion covers British counterinsurgency tactics, including the deployment of over 20,000 troops and the infamous Peel Commission that proposed partition. Key figures like Fawzi al-Qawuqji, who led Arab volunteers, and the rebel commander Abd al-Rahim al-Hajj Muhammad are highlighted. The revolt's impact on Palestinian society, including the exile of leaders and the destruction of villages, is examined. The episode also touches on the role of the Palestinian Women's Congress and the financing of the strike through donations and taxes. This nuanced look at a pivotal event reveals how the revolt shaped Palestinian national identity and set the stage for the 1948 Nakba.

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