Delineated the Paulet–Newcombe Agreement

In 1923, a significant agreement was reached between the United Kingdom and France that delineated the border between the British Mandate of Palestine and the French Mandate of Syria. This agreement was pivotal in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region. As part of the negotiations, the British transferred control of the southern Golan Heights to the French authorities. In exchange, the British received the northern Jordan Valley, thereby reconfiguring the territorial boundaries to better reflect the interests of both powers. The newly established border ensured that both banks of the Jordan River, along with the entirety of the Sea of Galilee, were incorporated into the British Mandate of Palestine. Notably, a 10-meter-wide strip along the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee was also included in this arrangement. Importantly, the agreement stipulated that Syria would retain fishing and navigation rights in the lake, highlighting the cooperative aspect of the agreement despite the territorial divisions. This border agreement not only influenced the immediate political dynamics but also laid the groundwork for future conflicts and negotiations in the region, as the implications of such territorial changes continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about Middle Eastern geopolitics.