Main Topic: Arab-Jewish riots in Palestine during the early 20th century.

Backdrop: Jewish settlers first arrived in Palestine from Russia in 1882.

Result: Conflicts between Jewish settlers and Arabs.

Location: Busy seaport.

Significance: Main port of arrival for Jewish immigrants.

Adjacent City: Tel Aviv - the largest Jewish settlement in Palestine.

Riots Breakdown

• Started among rival Jewish groups in Tel Aviv.

• Extended to Arab Jaffa leading to Arab-Jewish conflicts.

• Aftermath: 200 Jews and 120 Arabs either dead or wounded.

Immediate Reaction: Halted Jewish immigration.

Announcement: Only a portion of Palestine to be a Jewish national home.

Post-Riots Policy: Resumed immigration but limited.

Arab Request: Palestinian independence, hoping Arab majority would dominate the Jewish minority.

British Dilemma: Unable to appease both Jews and Arabs.

Arab Appeal: Revoke the Balfour Declaration and halt immigration.

Churchill's Response: Rejecting the proposal, as it was neither in his power nor his desire.