First Intifada

After two Gaza students at Birzeit University were shot by Israeli soldiers on campus on December 4, 1986, harsh punitive measures were implemented by the Israelis, including summary arrests, detentions, and beatings of Palestinian youths.

On October 6, 1987, the IDF ambushed and killed seven Gaza men who had escaped from prison in May. This event further fueled the growing unrest.

In late November 1987, the IDF failed to stop a Palestinian guerrilla operation known as the Night of the Gliders, leading to the killing of six Israeli soldiers. This event is considered to have contributed to the escalation of tensions.

The First Intifada began as a series of Palestinian protests and violent actions against the Israeli occupation, leading to a significant period of unrest and conflict in the region.

The First Intifada began on December 1, 1987, as a popular uprising by Palestinians against Israeli occupation, lasting for several years and shaping the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

On December 6, 1987, an Israeli was stabbed to death while shopping in Gaza, leading to tensions and unrest in the region.

On December 8, 1987, the first Intifada started in Gaza after an Israeli vehicle caused a crash that killed four Palestinians, leading to rioting in Jabalia refugee camp. The uprising spread to the West Bank, marked by violent confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli forces.

The First Intifada was a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation that lasted from December 1987 to September 1993. It led to significant events such as the Madrid Conference in 1991 and the Oslo I Accord in 1993.

By December 12, six Palestinians had died and 30 had been injured in the violence. The unrest included rock-throwing, road-blocking, and tire burning throughout the occupied territories.

Rioters threw a gasoline bomb at the U.S. consulate in East Jerusalem, fortunately causing no injuries.

On December 21, 1987, Palestinians living in Israel showed solidarity with the ongoing Intifada in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. This demonstration of unity highlighted the widespread support for the resistance movement.

From January 3 to February 13, 1988, the First Intifada continued with a non-armed resistance approach. This period saw Palestinians using various forms of civil disobedience and protests to challenge the Israeli occupation.

Khalil al-Wazir, also known as Abu Jihad, a leader of the PLO, was assassinated by an Israeli commando squad in Tunis. His assassination led to mass demonstrations and mourning in Gaza, with subsequent violent clashes resulting in the death of several Palestinians.

On 17 February 1989, the UN Security Council drafted a resolution condemning Israel for disregarding Security Council resolutions and not complying with the fourth Geneva Convention.

Seven Gazan workers were machine-gunned in Rishon LeZion on May 20, 1990, leading to further violence with 11 more killed during demonstrations.

22 Palestinians were killed by Israeli police during the 1990 Temple Mount killings at Al-Aqsa, leading to a shift towards more lethal tactics by Palestinians. This event marked a turning point in the conflict, with increased incidents of violence from both sides.

On 14 October 1990, Israel openly declared that it would not abide by Security Council Resolution 672 due to its perceived lack of attention to attacks on Jewish worshippers at the Western Wall.

A book titled 'Behind the Intifada' by Joost Hilterman explores the role of labor and women's movements in the Palestinian territories during the Intifada. It provides insights into the social dynamics and resistance against the Israeli occupation.

In 1992, a new Israeli government was elected with a mandate to negotiate for peace due to the political and economic damage caused by the First Intifada.

On September 13, 1993, a ceremony took place formally ending the First Intifada. Despite this, the Palestinian struggle for justice and self-determination continued, leading to the period known as the 'Oslo' years from 1993 to 2000.

In 1994, the Office of the UN Special Coordinator in the Occupied Territories (UNSCO) was established, with Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen of Norway appointed as the first UN Special Coordinator.

In 1995, Israel and the PLO signed the Palestinian-Israeli Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, known as Oslo II.

In 1996, Palestinian general elections were held.

In April 2024, an event at Columbia University was organized by groups sanctioned for their anti-Israel stance.

In April 2024, during a meeting at Rutgers University, Jewish students and the university president had to leave due to chants related to the Intifada.