Faisal–Weizmann Agreement

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Faisal–Weizmann Agreement

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A controversial 1919 pact between Emir Faisal and Chaim Weizmann regarding Palestine's future.

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Origins & Early Life

The Faisal–Weizmann agreement was signed by Emir Faisal, the third son of Hussein ibn Ali al-Hashimi, King of the short-lived Kingdom of Hejaz, and Chaim Weizmann, President of the Zionist Organization on 3 January 1919. Signed two weeks before the start of the Paris Peace Conference, it was presented by the Zionist delegation alongside a March 1919 letter written by T. E. Lawrence in Faisal's name to American Zionist leader Felix Frankfurter as two documents to argue that the Zionist plans for Palestine had prior approval of Arabs.

Career & Major Achievements

The agreement was presented to Faisal in his room at the Carlton Hotel on 3 January in English, which Faisal could not read, and its contents were translated and explained to Faisal by Lawrence. Faisal signed the document in the same meeting, without consulting his advisors awaiting him in a separate room, but added a caveat in Arabic next to his signature, such that Faisal considered the agreement as conditional on Palestine being within the area of Arab independence.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Zionist Organization submitted the agreement to the Paris Peace Conference without the caveat.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1919: 1919 Milestone — The Faisal–Weizmann agreement was signed by Emir Faisal, the third son of Hussein ibn Ali al-Hashimi, King of the short-lived Kingdom of Hejaz, and Chaim Weizmann, President of the Zionist Organization on 3 January 1919.

Notable Quotes by Faisal–Weizmann Agreement

“The agreement was presented to Faisal in his room at the Carlton Hotel on 3 January in English, which Faisal could not read, and its contents were translated and explained to Faisal by Lawrence.” (1919)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Faisal–Weizmann Agreement

True or False: “The Faisal–Weizmann agreement was presented to the Paris Peace Conference with Faisal's crucial caveat regarding Arab independence.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Zionist Organization submitted the agreement to the Paris Peace Conference without the caveat added by Emir Faisal.

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