The Jaffa Riots, which erupted in April 1921, were a significant outbreak of intercommunal violence in Mandatory Palestine, primarily between Arab and Jewish populations. Sparked by growing tensions over Jewish immigration, land purchases, and political aspirations amidst a backdrop of British colonial rule, the violence began when a peaceful May Day workers’ parade in Jaffa escalated into clashes. The situation quickly deteriorated, with Arab mobs attacking Jewish neighborhoods, resulting in the deaths of nearly 50 Jews and around a dozen Arabs, as well as hundreds of injuries on both sides. The British authorities responded with military force to restore order, but the riots marked a turning point in Arab-Jewish relations, intensifying mutual distrust and solidifying divisions. These events underscored the fragile nature of British governance and foreshadowed the escalating conflict that would define the region for decades.