The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jump to contentmenuServicesMinistriesInformationReception pointsEnglishעבריתEnglishالعربيةРусскийEspañolFrançaisCall The Government Central Support Center12991299My GovMinistry of Foreign AffairsServicesPoliciesNewsPublicationsReception pointsMoreLegal information| gov.il General Information Ministry of Foreign Affairs About Israel Israel in Maps The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) Publish Date 04.11.2021 Share: Anticipating the downfall of the Ottoman Empire as a result of the First World War, Britain and France concluded a secret agreement in 1916 to define their spheres of influence and control in the Middle East, with the northern part (Galilee) under French control; and the southern part, Haifa port and the area to become Transjordan under British control or influence.This agreement, known as the Sykes-Picot Agreement, was only partially implemented. The Paris Peace Conference of January 1919 and the San Remo conference of April 1920 allocated the whole of the Land of Israel (including the future Transjordan) and Iraq to the British as a direct mandate, and Syria (including present-day Lebanon) as a French mandate. IDF Mapping Unit This map is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered authoritative. This page was last updated on 04.11.2021 This page was last updated on 04.11.2021 Useful informationAll servicesContact the governmentRSSTerms of useSupportCall Us 1299Central Government Call CenterTechnical support for online servicesContact information securityMore informationAboutAccessibilitySite mapFreedom of Information (Heb)Use of cookies