Reform Party (Mandatory Palestine) facts for kids
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Reform Party
حزب الإصلاح العربي
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| Founder | Husayn al-Khalidi |
| Founded | 23 June 1935 |
| Dissolved | 1 October 1937 |
| Ideology | Palestinian nationalism Arab nationalism Anti-Zionism Social democracy Reformism Left-wing nationalism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
The Reform Party (also known as Hizb-al-Islah) was a political group started by Husayn al-Khalidi in Mandatory Palestine on June 23, 1935. It aimed to bring about changes and improvements for the people living there.
What Was the Reform Party?
At the time the party was formed, Husayn al-Khalidi was the mayor of Jerusalem. The Reform Party did not have many followers outside of Jerusalem. However, its ideas were shared widely in Arab newspapers. This helped their views reach many people.
What the Party Believed In
The Reform Party had several important goals. They wanted Palestine to be a free country. They also believed people should govern themselves. The party worked to improve life for farmers and workers. They also wanted to encourage more education for everyone. A key part of their program was opposing the idea of a Jewish national home in Palestine.
Why the Party Ended
Husayn al-Khalidi became a member of the Arab Higher Committee on April 25, 1937. He represented the Reform Party in this larger group. However, there was a period of unrest and troubles in Palestine from 1936 to 1939. Because of these events, the British administration, which governed Palestine at the time, made the Arab Higher Committee illegal. They also outlawed several other Arab political parties.
On October 1, 1937, the Reform Party was officially dissolved. Husayn al-Khalidi was removed from his role as mayor of Jerusalem. He was also sent away to the Seychelles islands. Four other Arab political leaders were sent there with him.
