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The 1936 Palestine strike, explained: A history of Palestinian revolt
18 May 2021 13:07 BST
Tuesday’s strike - remarkable for spreading across the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel - has led some to draw parallels to the 1936 general strike in British Mandate-era Palestine.
Middle East Eye took a look at this defining moment in Palestinian history before the creation of the state of Israel and the Nakba in 1948. Most notable was the 1936 strike’s broad nature, reaching both urban and rural areas, with the participation of men and women alike, and gaining support from around the region.
You can read the explainer here.