Political awareness in Palestine emerged early, and this consciousness was evident during the Ottoman Empire period. Palestine had a role within the Ottoman Empire, with representatives from its people in the Council of Deputies, which was established following the issuance of the constitution. Representatives such as Rouhi Al-Khaldi, Saeed Al-Husseini, Hafiz Al-Saeed represented the Jerusalem district, while Sheikh Ahmed Al-Khamash represented the Acre district.
Palestinian intellectuals played a crucial role in confronting colonization policies and countering Jewish immigration to their homeland. They founded approximately 117 organizations and political parties to express their opinions and defend their national rights. Many of these organizations were closely linked to regional and Arab issues