Start of the first Intifada
Name
Start of the first Intifada
Description
The uprising began in the Jabalia refugee camp after an Israeli vehicle struck Palestinian workers, leading to widespread protests and clashes.
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Date
12
Month09
Day1987
Year12
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The first intifada
Defense
Event
Topic
The start of the first intifada symbolized the accumulated frustration of Palestinians under Israeli occupation and quickly turned into a widespread movement of resistance.
Defense
Claim
The first Intifada was sparked by a traffic accident on December 9, 1987, in the Gaza Strip, where an Israeli truck collided with a car carrying Palestinian laborers, resulting in several deaths.
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