The Middle East Series Part 8: The British Mandate in Palestine

The British Mandate in Palestine was one of the most complex and controversial chapters of the 20th century. Britain’s conflicting promises, growing waves of Jewish immigration, and rising Arab resistance led to a crisis that would shape the Middle East for generations.
From the Balfour Declaration of 1917 to the Arab Revolt of 1936–1939, this video explores Britain’s struggle to control Palestine while balancing Jewish refugee aspirations and Arab demands for independence. We’ll examine the policies, conflicts, and shifting geopolitics that ultimately led Britain to hand over the problem to the United Nations.