1 lugl 1915 anni - McMahon–Hussein Correspondence

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The McMahon-Hussein Correspondence, exchanged during World War I from July 1915 to March 1916, involved letters between the UK and Sharif Hussein of Mecca. The UK pledged to recognize Arab independence in specific regions post-war in exchange for an Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. This correspondence significantly influenced Middle Eastern history, particularly regarding ongoing disputes over Palestine.

The letters discussed military cooperation and territorial boundaries, excluding some Syrian areas. Controversies arose over interpretations of these boundaries, especially after contradictory British commitments surfaced, like the 1917 Balfour Declaration promising a Jewish homeland in Palestine and the 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement splitting the territory between Britain and France. These contradictions led to longstanding disputes and shaped future Anglo-Arab relations.

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