Jaffa riots (April 1936)
| 1936 Jaffa riots | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine | |
Police dispersing a crowd | |
| Location | Jaffa, Mandatory Palestine |
| Coordinates | 32°03′08″N 34°45′11″E / 32.05222°N 34.75306°E |
| Date | 19–21 April 1936 |
Attack type | Riot |
| Deaths | 9 Jews 2 Arabs |
| Perpetrators | Palestinian Arabs |
The Jaffa riots of April 1936, refers to a spate of violent attacks on Jews that began on 19 April 1936 in Jaffa. A total of 14 Jews and 2 Arabs were killed during the riots. The event is often described as marking the start of the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine.