Negativism, Boycott, Rejection - Hallmarks of "Palestinianism"

The 5th [Palestine Arab] Congress opened on 22 August 1922, following the return of the delegation from London. Leader of the delegation, Musa Kazem, argued against anti-British agitation and discouraged the use of violence since he reported that there was still possibilities of making progress through negotiations. Resolutions were passed:

• rejecting the new constitution.

• boycotting elections for the proposed Legaslative Council.

• establishing a London Bureau.

• boycotting Jewish goods including the Rutenberg (electricity) scheme.

• no land sales to Jews.

• no Jewish immigration.

• pledging to oppose the establishment of a Jewish National Home.

It's an old story.

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