National Bloc (Mandatory Palestine) facts for kids
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National Bloc
הגוש הלאומי
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| Founder | Abd al-Latif Salah |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Dissolved | October 1937 (Banned) |
| Ideology | Palestinian nationalism Arab nationalism Anti-Zionism |
The National Bloc (also known as al-Kutla al-Wataniyya) was a political group formed in 1935. It was based in the city of Nablus in Palestine, which was under British rule at the time.
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What Was the National Bloc?
The National Bloc was a political party. It was started by a man named Abd al-Latif Salah. He was a lawyer and had been an important official in the Ottoman Senate in Istanbul. The Ottoman Senate was like a parliament or a big meeting group that helped govern the Ottoman Empire.
Who Started It?
Abd al-Latif Salah founded the National Bloc. He often disagreed with the powerful Husayni family, who were also very active in Palestinian politics. This showed that there were different ideas and groups working for Palestinian rights.
What Did They Want?
The main goals of the National Bloc were clear. They wanted Palestine to become an independent country. They also wanted Arabs to be the main group of people living there. Another important goal was to unite all Palestinian Arabs. They believed that by working together, Palestinian Arabs could achieve their political aims.
Where Were They Popular?
The National Bloc had members mainly in and around Nablus and Jaffa. These were important cities in Palestine. However, their membership was not very large across the whole country.
Why Was It Banned?
The National Bloc was one of several political groups that the British authorities banned. This happened in October 1937. The British government made these groups illegal during a time of unrest in Palestine.
