Killing of Abd al-Rahim al-Hajj Muhammad

Pushed by the Foreign Office, the British administration resolves to send a technical commission of inquiry (the Palestine Partition Commission ) to study the feasibility of partition as recommended...

The British authorities open the museum in a new building situated in Jerusalem opposite to the northeastern corner of the Old City wall; it is constructed with funds donated by US oil magnate John D.

The settlement is formed by the Zionist leadership as part of its Stockade and Watchtower strategy.

The Woodhead Commission 's report considers the Peel Commission ’s partition proposal and draws three possible plans (and maps).

In a statement presented to the Parliament, the British administration notes that a careful study of the Partition (Woodhead) report shows that "the political, administrative and financial...

The Arab Higher Committee (AHC) adopts a reply to the White Paper / Statement of policy.

World War II begins with the German invasion of Poland.

Soldiers are recruited for the British military.

In accordance with MacDonald White Paper (1939), the British High Commissioner is empowered to severely restrict further land acquisitions by Jews.

The Haganah creates the Palmach ("Strike Forces") as its elite underground wing.