Timeline Monday 12 October 1936

Events on Monday 12 October 1936 1

• 1936 Arab general strike in Palestine Six-month strike opens the Arab revolt Arab leaders in Mandatory Palestine called a general strike against Jewish immigration and British rule, and the newly formed Arab Higher Committee took charge of it. The strike was accompanied by armed attacks and lasted until the committee called it off in October. It was the first phase of the Arab revolt, which continued until 1939.