First Intifada erupts in Gaza, marking Palestinian uprising

Intifada is either of two popular uprisings of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip aimed at ending Israel’s occupation of those territories and creating an independent Palestinian state. The first intifada ended with the signing of the Oslo Accords, while the second ended after simply running its course.

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# First Intifada erupts in Gaza, marking Palestinian uprising
December 9, 1987

Protests, riots, and resistance actions break out in Gaza and the West Bank against Israeli occupation. The uprising lasts several years and sees thousands arrested or killed.

First Intifada erupts in Gaza, marking Palestinian uprising

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