Palestine Events Collection

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 H. M. S
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. H.M.S. Barham arrives at Haifa. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Captain Hamilton
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Captain Hamilton commanding H.M.S. Barham. On board the cruiser in Haifa. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Display
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Display of military force in Jerusalem. Troops in full kit marching through the streets. 1929, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Troops
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Troops and machine guns at Jaffa Gate on following Nebi Musa celebration. Precaution against arrival of Hebron crowds. 1929, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 British marines
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. British marines in the Haifa Station yard. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Synagogue
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Synagogue desecrated by Arab rioters. Hebron. Large scroll in a jumbled heap on the floor. 1929, West Bank, Hebron

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Military guard
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Military guard outside the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem. 1929, West Bank, Bethlehem

Palestine events International Missionary Conference
Palestine events. International Missionary Conference on Olivet. Entrance to the I.M.C. meeting place. At the Augusta Victoria Stiftung on Olivet. 1928, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Crosses
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Crosses on Christian homes. Marked so as not to be mistaken for Jews. 1929, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Jewish home
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Jewish home plundered by Arab rioters in Hebron. Floor covered with wreckage. 1929, West Bank, Hebron

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Glimpse
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Glimpse of Carmel from the Barham. With two commanding officers on deck. 1929, Israel, Haifa

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Squad
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Squad of British volunteer police on David Street in Old City. 1929, Jerusalem

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Muslim home
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Muslim home looted by Jews near Jewish quarter in Jerusalem. 1929

Palestine events 1929 riots August 23 31 Lines
Palestine events. The 1929 riots, August 23 to 31. Lines of Jews at the Jerusalem G.P.O. Standing in queues waiting to telegraph. 1929, Jerusalem

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 house
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. A house in Nablus reduced to a mere shell by the earthquake. 1927, West Bank, Nablus

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Great rifts
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Great rifts in Jordan banks. Caused by the earthquake. 1927

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Jordan flow
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Jordan flow checked by caving in of the river banks. Trees thrown into midstream. 1927

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Shattered remains
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Shattered remains of St. Johns Convent at the Jordan. A complete ruin. 1927, West Bank

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Deep fissures
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Deep fissures or land openings near the Dead Sea, caused by the earthquake. 1927

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Wreckage
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Wreckage of the Winter Palace Hotel, Jericho. A complete collapse. 1927, West Bank, Jericho

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Wrecked dwelling
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Wrecked dwelling house on Olivet. In which three people were killed. 1927

Palestine events earthquake July 11 1927 Damaged tower
Palestine events. The earthquake of July 11, 1927. Damaged tower of Augusta Victoria Stiftung. On Olivet. 1927, Jerusalem

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In August 1929, Palestine was engulfed in a wave of riots and violence that would forever change the course of history. From August 23 to 31, the streets were filled with chaos and tension as various events unfolded. The H. M. S Minaret became an unexpected symbol during these tumultuous times. Captain Hamilton bravely displayed his leadership skills as he navigated through the troubled waters, trying to maintain order amidst the escalating tensions. Troops and British marines were deployed throughout Palestine to restore peace and protect innocent lives caught in the crossfire. Their presence brought some semblance of stability but also highlighted the severity of the situation. Religious sites became targets for desecration during these dark days. The Mosque was violated, leaving its worshippers devastated by this act of sacrilege. Crosses were defaced, further fueling religious animosity that had already reached boiling point. Amidst all this turmoil, it was not just religious institutions that suffered; even Jewish homes came under attack. Families lived in constant fear as their properties were vandalized and destroyed by mobs driven by hatred and prejudice. Meanwhile, an International Missionary Conference attempted to bridge divides between different faiths and promote understanding among communities torn apart by violence. It served as a glimmer of hope amidst a sea of despair. These events marked a turning point in Palestinian history - they laid bare deep-rooted grievances that still resonate today. The scars left behind from those fateful days continue to shape narratives on both sides, reminding us never to forget or repeat such tragic chapters again.