1921: Owing to the rise in Jewish Immigration and land purchases, in May, anti-Zionist riots break out in Jaffa, which result in over 100 deaths (47 Jews, 68 Arabs). Owing to these unrests, an Arab delegation comprising of prominent dignitaries visit London in August to demand the Balfour declaration be scrapped, and in its place a democratic government to be installed, elected by all citizens of Palestine, Muslim, Christian and Jews.
Contrary to Zionist wishes, Transjordan (later known as Jordan), which amounted to ¾ of the land under the Palestinian mandate is separated. Abdullah, son of Hussein bin Ali, is appointed as its ruler. Britain appoint Amin al-Husseini as the grand Mufti of Jerusalem.
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