British Mandate for Palestine

The British Mandate for Palestine was a period from 1920 to 1948 when Britain was entrusted by the League of Nations to govern the region after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The mandate aimed to establish a national home for the Jewish people while respecting the rights of all residents. During this time, tensions grew between Jewish and Arab communities over land and independence, leading to conflicts and political challenges. Ultimately, the mandate ended with the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, and Britain withdrew, passing the region's governance to emerging local authorities.