Sheikh of Galilee

The Sheikh of Galilee was a prominent Arab leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Ottoman Palestine. As a respected tribal sheikh, he acted as a local authority and intermediary, overseeing community affairs, land disputes, and maintaining order among Arab villagers and Bedouins. The title “Sheikh of Galilee” signified his influence across the northern region of Palestine, especially in the Galilee area. His role was vital in navigating the social and political changes of the Ottoman Empire and the emerging British Mandate period, reflecting traditional leadership within the Arab rural communities.