During the period from 1948 to 1967, the West Bank was under Jordanian control, a time when there were no significant Palestinian independence movements emerging. The region was officially integrated into the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and its residents were granted Jordanian citizenship, reflecting the political and administrative union established after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
The administration under Jordanian rule involved integrating the West Bank into the broader Jordanian state, with governance structures aligned accordingly. The period was marked by relative stability in terms of local movements advocating for independence, although tensions and disputes over sovereignty and land rights persisted.
A notable historical event from this era is the Jericho Conference of 1948, a gathering of local leaders held shortly after the establishment of Jordan’s control. The conference signified an attempt by the local community to assert its political identity and explore options regarding governance and future sovereignty amidst the region’s complex political landscape.
This period ended with the Six-Day War in 1967, when Israel captured the West Bank, radically changing the administrative and political dynamics of the region. Since then, the West Bank has remained a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian conflicts and negotiations concerning Palestinian self-governance and independence efforts.