Question

the overwhelming majority of the population of palestine were arabs. there was in it a small minority of jews that enjoyed the same rights and bore the same responsibilities as the (other) inhabitants, and did not suffer any ill - treatment on account of its religious beliefs. the holy places were inviolable and the freedom of access to them was guaranteed.
the arabs have always asked for their freedom and independence.... england did not pay regard to the interests or rights of the arab inhabitants, the lawful owners of the country.

• the arab league: statement following the establishment of the state of israel, may 15, 1948

before the creation of israel, palestine was mostly populated by
according to eague, the creation of israel
arabs
jews
british

Explanation:

The text from the Arab League states that the overwhelming majority of Palestine's population were Arabs, with a small minority of Jews. So before Israel's creation, Palestine was mostly populated by Arabs.

Answer:

Arabs