Palestinian Resistance Movements and Women's Congress

The chapter explores early Palestinian resistance to the British Mandate and the Zionist project, focusing on the Al Barak uprising in Jerusalem. It delves into the formation and actions of the Green Hand and Black Hand gangs, discussing the complexities of violent resistance and indigenous struggles. The narrative also highlights the significant role of Palestinian women in organizing and resistance, particularly through the Palestinian Arab Women's Congress advocating against the Balfour Declaration and Jewish immigration.