PUBLIC SECURITY IN JERUSALEM UNDER OTTOMAN (19TH-20TH CENTURY) AND BRITISH RULE (1917-1948)

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PUBLIC SECURITY IN JERUSALEM UNDER OTTOMAN (19TH-20TH CENTURY) AND BRITISH RULE (1917-1948)

PUBLIC SECURITY IN JERUSALEM UNDER OTTOMAN (19TH-20TH CENTURY) AND BRITISH RULE (1917-1948)

Pages : 641-674

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examines public security practices in Jerusalem under Ottoman and British rule within the city’s multicultural context. The Ottoman administration maintained social cohesion through the millet system, sharia courts, local leaders, and foundations, emphasizing religious and cultural diversity. The Tanzimat reforms combined local participation with centralization and supported the preservation of heritage to promote peace. Security policies were shaped by the walled city’s structure, including night guards and city gates. In contrast, the British Mandate period prioritized modernization and alignment with international norms. However, policies favoring Jewish immigration triggered tensions with Arab communities. Despite efforts to maintain order through new police forces and infrastructure projects, British strategies often intensified unrest. Their centralist approach disrupted demographic and social balances, undermining cohesion. Ultimately, the Ottomans prioritized tolerance and social harmony, while the British focused on colonial interests, resulting in distinct public security approaches and consequences for Jerusalem’s social fabric.
Keywords : Kudüs, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu, İngiliz Mandası, Kamu Güvenliği, Güvenlik

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