"Chapters in the History of Zionism", a Booklet by the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, 1917

Printed in Hebrew, this archival item documents a booklet titled “Chapters in the History of Zionism” issued by the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation in Jerusalem, the cover of which confirms that this is the second chapter of a book titled “International Conspiracies”, this document encloses the details of the Ottoman Empire’s defeat following 400 years of its rule over the region in addition to the entrance of the British Troops once the Ottomans were setback during World War One.  This booklet, in particular, focuses on the statements of many individuals on this transformation and gives a detailed look over the Battle of Jerusalem in 1917 which led to the withdrawal of the Ottoman Troops from Jerusalem on 30 January 1917 allowing the British Troops to occupy all territories of Historical Palestine afterwards.  Each page features 71 statements; the first is for Ripca Poxam who described Allenpy’s access to the city of Jerusalem through Jaffa’s Gate in the Old Town and how he delivered a speech on the stairs of the Castle of Jerusalem as and this is for the history to record their entrance as pilgrims not as conquerors, while Muhammad Attallah Lutfi who is a Mukhtar from the Town of Silwan said “Occupying Jerusalem was one of the major events following World War One” paving the way to the end of an era summarizing the defeat of the Ottoman Empire" and among other testimonies was another by Lieutenant Joffrey from the 53 Welsh Brigade who added that the arrival of the Zionist delegation directly after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire is an indicator that the Balfour Declaration is to be put into action and in statement number 70; Anwar Nusseibeh confirms that the entry of the British Troops was the very first step towards the eradication of a unified Arabism dream.