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December 9: A Historic Day in Jerusalem's History - On this day in 1917



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December 9: A Historic Day in Jerusalem's History - On this day in 1917, the Temple Mount's Peaceful Surrender: The British General and the Mayor of Jerusalem formally accepted the surrender of the city from the Ottoman forces, marking the first British occupation. The night sky was illuminated with fireworks, signaling the beginning of a new era. #Jerusalem #History #December9 #BritishOccupation #PeacefulSurrender