"ملف ٣٢/١١ اللجنة الملكية المعنية بفلسطين" [ظ‎‎١‎٣] (٣٠٨/٢٦)

The Commission make no recommendation with regard to the
employment of Jews and non-Jews in Government Departments
and on public works and services. They refer to the difficulties
created by the antagonism between the two races, the differences
in their standard of living and rates of wages and the additional
complication of three different Holy Days, and state that they are
satisfied that the Government have taken a broad view in dealing
with the situation and that there is no foundation for the suggestion
that the Government attitude towards the employment of Jews i|p^
unsympathetic. ▼
Chapter XIV.—The Christians fv
The religious stake of the Christians in the Holy Places is juft
as great as that of the Jews or Moslems. The Christians of the
world cannot be indifferent to the justice and well-being of their
co-religionists in the Holy Land.
A memorandum setting out the grievances of the Arab Orthodox
Community and complaining of the laissez-faire attitude of the
Government was received too late for examination in detail, but it
is pointed out that the Financial Commission appointed under the
Orthodox Patriarchate Ordinance of 1928 has carried out an effective
reform of the Patriarchate’s finances and that the reorganization
of the internal affairs of the Patriarchate, including the establishment
of a Mixed Council, has been discussed between the Government,
the Patriarchate and the Laity and is at present under consideration
by the Government.
The Commission refer to the question of Sunday work by
Christian officials resulting from the strict observance of the Jewish
Sabbath, and are disposed to agree with the view that the existing
state of affairs throws too much work on Christian officials and
impairs the spiritual influence of the Christian Church. ^
In political matters the Christian Arabs have thrown in the^^
lot with their Moslem brethren. ^ -
Chapter XV.—Nationality Law and Acquisition of Palestinian
Citizenship
As regards the grievance of the Arabs (stated to number about
40,000) who left Palestine before the War intending eventually to
return but have been unable to obtain Palestinian citizenship, the
Commission suggest that at least those who are able to establish an
unbroken personal connection with Palestine and who are prepared
to give a definite formal assurance of their intention to return, should
be admitted to Palestinian citizenship.
As regards Jews, the existing legislation implements the obligation
of the Mandate on this subject. The Jews have not availed them
selves readily of the opportunity afforded them of becoming