Yishuv

The Yishuv refers to the body of Jewish residents in Palestine before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. This period saw significant Jewish immigration and settlement, largely driven by the Zionist movement's goal of establishing a national home. The Jewish Agency, founded in 1929, played a crucial role in organizing and supporting this settlement, assisting immigrants, and developing a Jewish economy in Palestine.1

During the Ottoman and later British Mandate periods, Jewish agricultural settlements were established, foreshadowing later Zionist endeavors. However, this growth also led to tensions and conflict with the Arab population, culminating in the Arab Revolt of 1936–39. The desire for independence and fear of a Jewish national home fueled Arab resistance, while Zionists sought to expand their presence and institutions.23