The WZO creates the Asefat Hanivharim (Elected…

The WZO creates the Asefat Hanivharim (Elected Assembly) and the Vaad Leumi (National Council) in 1920 to promote religious, educational, and welfare services.

Palestine's new civilian administration proceeds with the implementation of the Balfour Declaration, announcing in August a quota of sixsamteen thousand five hundred Jewish immigrants for the first year.

To British authorities, burdened with heavy responsibilities and commitments after the Great War, the objective of the Mandate administration is peaceful accommodation and development of Palestine by Arabs and Jews under British control.

Samuel, who as high commissioner is responsible for keeping some semblance of order between the two antagonistic communities, is guided by two contradictory principles: liberalism and Zionism.