On June 3, 1919, Britain, France, and Italy expressed their strong backing for the establishment of independent states for Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. This marked a significant shift in support for national self-determination in post-war Europe. The following day, British encouragement led Dr. Chaim Weizmann, a prominent Zionist leader, to meet Emir Feisal, the head of the Arab Revolt, at Akaba. They discussed a potential agreement that would align Arab support for a Jewish National Home in Palestine.

A senior British general remarked that this meeting indicated a promising convergence of Arab and Zionist interests, facilitated by figures like T.E. Lawrence and Weizmann. Their discussions suggested a future collaboration that could bridge the aspirations of both groups amidst the complex political landscape of the time. This interaction foreshadowed the intertwined destinies of Arabs and Jews in the context of the evolving political map in the region.