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- Protests started – 9 Dec 1987.
- Immediate reason – accident by an Israeli military jeep with a Palestinian car – 4 Palestinians killed.
- Israel – a road accident | Palestinians said it was intentional.
- Created gradual and wider unrest in Gaza Strip and West Bank | protests became Palestinian uprising or Intifada.
- Hamas was born – by some dissatisfied PLO leaders.
- Hamas (courage) – hardliner, radical group.
- Muslim Brotherhood was behind its creation.
- Hamas remained a minor threat during the first Intifada | with PLO being Israel’s focus.
- Protests led by more of non-violent steps – women driven | violent confrontations were less in number.
- First Intifada lasted for 6 years | with Israel’s post 1967 occupation being the main driver.
- Led to 1991 Madrid Peace Conference.
- Protests till 13 Sept 1993 | with Oslo Accords signed | giving temporary peace to the region.
- Confrontations led to fatalities – Palestinians (1000+) | Israelis (160)
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