first intifada

The first intifada, meaning "uprising" in Arabic, was a Palestinian rebellion against Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip that began in December 1987. It was fueled by years of Palestinian frustration over Israeli land confiscation, settlement construction, and repression. The immediate trigger was an Israeli vehicle striking Palestinian workers, killing four.12

Palestinians employed tactics such as strikes, boycotts, and demonstrations, initially throwing stones and later using rifles and explosives. Israeli responses included curfews, arrests, and military actions. The intifada led to significant Palestinian and Israeli casualties. It concluded in September 1993 with the signing of the first Oslo Accords, which aimed to establish peace negotiations and Palestinian self-governance.13