Overview of the First Intifada

The First Intifada, which means shaking off, was a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation that began in 1987. It was a grassroots movement driven by community councils and aimed to resist Israeli policies and military presence in Palestine. The Palestinians demanded an end to Israeli settlements, protested against human rights abuses, and pushed for self-determination. While the First Intifada was relatively peaceful compared to later uprisings, it resulted in the death of thousands of Palestinians and Israelis.