Historical Events tagged with "league_of_nations"
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Establishment of Mandatory Palestine
The Mandate for Palestine took effect, establishing Mandatory Palestine under British administration. This mandate emerged from the League of Nations after World War I, tasked with administrative governance over the territory of Palestine. The area had previously been part of the Ottoman Empire and saw geopolitical shifts after the war, leading to significant changes in its governance and social dynamics, with the British responsible for both Jewish immigration and Arab interests.
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The Council of the League of Nations formally approved the draft of the British Mandate for Palestine. This critical development established British administration over the region following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The mandate granted Britain administrative control, setting frameworks for governance and territorial boundaries while addressing the aspirations of both Jewish and Arab communities. The confirmation reflected the geopolitical realignment post-World War I and sought to implement the Balfour Declaration, which supported a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
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