The Peasants' Revolt against Egyptian conscription and…

The Peasants' Revolt against Egyptian conscription and taxation policies in Palestine is a collective reaction to the gradual elimination of the unofficial rights and privileges previously enjoyed by the various societal groups in the region under Ottoman rule.

While the local peasantry constitute the bulk of the rebel forces, urban notables and Bedouin tribes also form an integral part of the revolt.

Its suppression will devastate many of Palestine's villages and major towns.