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Palestinian Disturbances 1936
An Illustrated London News cover showing two images of disturbances in Jaffa. The top picture shows British Police, armed with batons and shields, dispersing Arab protestors. The lower picture shows a face off between Police and protestors.
June 1936
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This striking Illustrated London News cover from June 1936 captures the intense and volatile atmosphere of the Palestinian disturbances that engulfed Jaffa during that time. The top image shows British Police, armed with batons and shields, dispersing a crowd of Arab protestors. The determination on the faces of the police officers is palpable as they push forward, attempting to quell the unrest. The lower image depicts a tense standoff between the police and the protestors, with both sides locked in a confrontation that seems poised to erupt into violence at any moment. The contrast between the two scenes highlights the escalating tensions between the Arab population and the British authorities in Palestine during the 1936 Arab Revolt. The use of photography adds to the sense of historical significance and the raw emotion of the moment, making this cover a powerful and evocative representation of a pivotal moment in the region's history.
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