 9 November 1936 edition of Al-Difa' newspaper | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Owner(s) | Ibrahim Al Shanti |
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| Editor-in-chief | Ibrahim Al Shanti |
| Founded | 20 April 1934 |
| Political alignment | Arab nationalism |
| Language | Arabic |
| Ceased publication | 26 May 1971 |
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| OCLC number | 50763329 |
Al-Difa' (Arabic: الدفاع, romanized: al-Difāʻ, lit. 'The Defense') was a Palestinian daily newspaper published from 1934 to 1971 with some interruptions. It was one of the most influential Arabic newspapers of the period along with Falastin, and their rivalry marked the mandate period. The paper was based in Jaffa, Mandatory Palestine, until 1948. Then it was published in East Jerusalem and later in Amman. The paper also enjoyed popular support during this period.[1]