First Intifada(DEcember 1987-September 1993
* jewishstudies israelIntifada means "shaking off" December 1987, four Palestinians were killed in a traffic accident in the Gaza strip
- Perceived by Palestinians as an act of revenge for the death by stabbing of an Israeli in Gaza
Led to a series of riots and violent attacks by Palestinians
- Created panic ion Israeli society
The uprising was characterized by mass demonstrations, general strike, boycotts of Israeli goods, and civil disobedience -Frequent confrontations between Palestinian youths and Israeli soldiers
- Use of Molotov cocktails against IDF
- Pictures of young Palestinians throwing stones at heavily armed Israel forces were showcased internationally leading to a change in international dialogue
In response, Israel deployed its military to suppress the unrest, resulting in thousands of arrests injuries and deaths.
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