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The British Mandate governed Palestine after World War I from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
After World War I, Palestine came under the control of the British Mandate, which was established by the League of Nations in 1920. The mandate was intended to prepare the territory for self-government, with a focus on facilitating the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people. This decision was seen as a significant development in the history of the region, as it marked the end of centuries of Ottoman rule and the beginning of a new era under British administration. The British Mandate governed Palestine until 1948, when the State of Israel was established. During this period, the British authorities faced challenges from both Arab and Jewish communities, who had conflicting aspirations for the future of the land. The mandate sought to maintain peace and order in the region while also addressing the competing claims of the two groups. One of the key aspects of the mandate was the issuance of the...
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