When Arab and Jewish Nationalists Worked Together

This was an agreement made by the Chaim Weizmann on behalf of the Zionist movement, and Feisal Ibn-Hussein on behalf of the Arab Nationalist movement. Both were seemingly allies of the British, and leaders in their two movements. Notably, the agreement, read over and signed by both men (and translators to make sure the English was perfect for both sides. 

In 1921 Feisal,  80% of the promised Jewish Mandate of Palestine (modern day Israel, Palestine and Jordan) was given over to Transjordan by the British. With the collapse of Feisal's power in modern-day Saudi Arabia, Jordan is all that remains of his state. Pro-Israel royal family members were assassinated over the course of the 20's.

Agreement between Emir Feisal Ibn al-Hussein al-Hashemi, and the President of the World Zionist Organization, Dr. Chaim Weizmann (January 3, 1919) 

 His Royal Highness the Emir Feisal, representing and acting on behalf of the Arab Kingdom of Hedjaz, and Dr. Chaim Weizmann, representing and acting on behalf of the Zionist Organization, mindful of the racial kinship and ancient bonds existing between the Arabs and the Jewish people, and realizing that the surest means of working out the consummation of their natural aspirations is through the closest possible collaboration in the development of the Arab State and Palestine, and being desirous further of confirming the good understanding which exists between them, have agreed upon the following: 

Article I 

 The Arab State and Palestine [modern day Israel] in all their relations and undertakings shall be controlled by the most cordial goodwill and understanding, and to this end Arab and Jewish duly accredited agents shall be established and maintained in the respective territories. 

 Article II 

Immediately following the completion of the deliberations of the Peace Conference, the definite boundaries between the Arab State and Palestine shall be determined by a Commission to be agreed upon by the parties hereto. 

 Article III 

 In the establishment of the Constitution and Administration of Palestine, all such measures shall be adopted as will afford the fullest guarantees for carrying into effect the British Government’s Declaration of the 2nd of November, 1917. 

 Article IV 

 All necessary measures shall be taken to encourage and stimulate immigration of Jews into Palestine on a large scale, and as quickly as possible to settle Jewish immigrants upon the land through closer settlement and intensive cultivation of the soil. In taking such measures the Arab peasant and tenant farmers shall be protected in their rights and shall be assisted in forwarding their economic development. Article V No regulation or law shall be made prohibiting or interfering in any way with the free exercise of religion; and further, the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall ever be required for the exercise of civil or political rights. 

 Article VI 

 The Mohammedan [Muslim] Holy Places shall be under Mohammedan control.

 Article VII 

The Zionist Organization proposes to send to Palestine a Commission of experts to make a survey of the economic possibilities of the country, and to report upon the best means for its development. The Zionist Organization will place the aforementioned Commission at the disposal of the Arab State for the purpose of a survey of the economic possibilities of the Arab State and to report upon the best means for its development. The Zionist Organization will use its best efforts to assist the Arab State in providing the means for developing the natural resources and economic possibilities thereof. 

 Article VIII 

 The parties hereto agree to act in complete accord and harmony on all matters embraced herein before the Peace Congress. 

 Article IX 

Any matters of dispute which may arise between the contracting parties hall be referred to the British Government for arbitration.

 Given under our hand at London, England, the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and nineteen 

 Chaim Weizmann                    Feisal Ibn-Hussein 

 Sources: https://www.isracast.com/the-weizmann-feisal-agreement/

Further Reading: http://jerusaleminstitute.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-weizmann-feisal-agreement-january.html

https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/faisal-weizmann-agreements 

https://nyupress.org/9780814782705/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-hashemite-kingdom-of-arabia/

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